Program Overview
The Music - Theory Composition at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a MA 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 - Theory 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 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Baton Rouge, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music - Theory 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
- Analysis of Tonal Music
- Analysis of Twentieth Century Music
- Composition
- Thesis Research and Thesis
- Research and Bibliography
- Survey of Music Theory
- Music Theory Pedagogy
- Seminar in Music History
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited institution
- GRE scores acceptable to the University of Louisiana, Lafayette, Graduate School
- a scholarly paper in music theory and/or analysis (approximately 5 pages minimum)
- samples of written compositions and audio recordings, if student wishes to focus on acoustic composition (not required of students intending to write a theoretical thesis)
- audio and/or audio/visual recordings of work, if student wishes to focus on music media (not required of students intending to write a theoretical thesis)
- a sufficient score on the graduate music theory placement exam
- a sufficient score on an aural skills exam (for students applying to become a graduate assistant in music theory)
- a keyboard test (for students applying to become a graduate assistant in music theory
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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 University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, United States
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months