Overview

Music Composition students at Arizona State University are encouraged to develop their own compositional voices and focus on their area of interest, regardless of style or aesthetics, while developing a breadth of knowledge through coursework and private lessons with the composition faculty.

Features

This degree program provides extensive faculty interaction as well as opportunities to develop advanced skills in compositional techniques from a wide variety of styles and traditions with emphasis on fostering students' personal approach to composition.

The opportunity to collaborate with music scholars, theorists, performers, educators and other composers provides students with a broad and well-rounded foundation for advanced careers in music.

Programme Structure

This program has the following program outcomes:

Compose original works, applying theoretical understanding of musical techniques.
Create a significant original work that integrates and synthesizes various principles of composition.
Interpret specific musical products within the context of a specific theoretical, historical, or cultural tradition.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Music Composition View 42 other PhDs in Music Composition in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a U.S. bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from an institution in another country that is officially recognized by that country.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
School of Music, Dance and Theatre application (including a resume and personal statement)
official transcripts
prescreening portfolio
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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