Program Overview
The Composition at University of Michigan is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Composition programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Ann Arbor, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Composition programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Eight hours of composition
- Four hours in a field outside music and dance comprising a minor/cognate
- Eight hours in music outside composition
- Submission of a thesis consisting of a short orchestral work composed while in residence
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Portfolio Requirements
Submit scores of your musical compositions with recordings of each work.\xc2\xa0All musical styles are welcome, though it should be noted that the departmental curriculum is geared toward composing for classical instruments and ensembles. All materials should be uploaded to your\xc2\xa0DecisionDesk profile\xc2\xa0and must be received no later than\xc2\xa0December\xc2\xa01.
Interview Requirements
After the faculty review portfolios, a selected number of applicants will be invited for on-campus interviews. Though we strongly encourage all applicants to interview in-person, those applicants residing over 300 miles away from Ann Arbor are eligible to conduct their interviews via Skype.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-12-17
About University of Michigan
University of Michigan
United States
The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1817 and is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. It is also...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months