Program Overview
The Music Composition at CUNY Brooklyn College is a MMus programme in Arts & Design, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 5,065 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: New York City, 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
- Seminar in Composition I
- Seminar in Composition II
- Seminar in Composition III
- Seminar in Style Criticism
- Special Topics Seminar: History
- Seminar in American Music
- Seminar in Jazz History
- Seminar in Performance Practices
- Ethnomusicology
- History of Jazz I
- Special Topics Seminar: Theory
- Seminar in Music Theory: Analysis of Tonal Music
- Seminar in Music Theory: Analysis of Twentieth-Century Music
- Seminar in Music: Philosophy of Music
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The portfolio should consist of from three to five pieces showing the range of music created by the composer. A variety of types of works are preferred, from solo, to ensemble, to electronic, to works with media.\xc2\xa0
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,065 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 5,065 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact CUNY Brooklyn College 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 CUNY Brooklyn College
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, United States
CUNY Brooklyn College is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-25
- Language English