Program Overview
The Music Composition at California State University Sacramento is a MM 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 7
- Tuition: USD 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Sacramento, 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
- Introduction to Graduate Study
- Graduate Music Theory
- Topics in Music History
- Composition
- Culminating Experience
- Music History
- Music Theory
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- a baccalaureate degree with a music major;
- a minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 units;
- satisfactory completion of the GRE Basic Exam;
- two letters of reference (non-Sacramento State students);
- successful audition or composition portfolio review, if applicable.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Sacramento 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 Sacramento
California State University Sacramento
United States
California State University, Sacramento is a public university in Sacramento, California, United States. Founded in 1947 as Sacramento State College, it is part of the California State University system.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months