Overview
About the program
Our graduate programs let you hone your musical talents by working with world-class faculty who will give you the skills and confidence you need to build a successful career in performance, instruction or research. This DMA in Music Composition is offered at the University of South Carolina.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Composition
- Composition Recital
- Document Preparation
- Advanced Orchestration
- Advanced Projects in Computer Music
- Music Theory
- Music History
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Fall: February 1
- Spring: November 1 (September 1 for international students); December audition required
- Summer: April 15 (March 1 for international students)
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Credits
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Disciplines
Music Composition View 50 other PhDs in Music Composition in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must hold a master’s degree in music or music education (or the equivalent) to meet minimum admission requirements for a doctoral degree.
- Three or four compositions that display an understanding of different media; if possible, include complete recordings (MIDI realizations discouraged).
- Complete list of compositions that includes the following information: date of composition, duration, instrumentation, and list of all performances.
- A sample of writing in the form of a published article or term paper.
Tuition Fee
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International
29760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 36 months. -
National
29760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 36 months. -
In-State
13734 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6867 USD per semester during 36 months.
Living costs for Columbia
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Scholarships Information
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