Program Overview
The Music Composition at California State University Northridge is a Master programme in Arts & Design 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 arts & design. 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 Music 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
- Tuition: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music Composition programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Techniques of Research and Bibliography in Music
- Seminar in Music Analysis
- Thesis, Artistic Performance, or Graduate Project
- Seminar in Renaissance Music
- Seminar in Baroque Music
- Seminar in Classical Music
- Seminar in Romantic Music
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
MM\xc2\x97Composition: Students must demonstrate the equivalent of an undergraduate recital in composition. Students lacking this prerequisite may be asked to present an undergraduate-level recital during the first year of the graduate program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Northridge directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University Northridge
California State University Northridge
United States
California State University, Northridge, is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. With a total enrollment of 36,960 students, it has the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months