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MA Music: Composition at University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire, United States

Programme overview

Beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year, the Music: Composition M.A. is pausing admissions to the program. Current students will continue to have access to the same high-quality education and resources until they graduate. The master of arts in composition option offers the opportunity for in-depth study of music composition.

Department: Music  |  Duration: 6 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durham, NH, United States

What you will study

6-credit programme. Required courses include MUSI 877 Advanced Composition; MUSI 891 Research Seminar; MUSI 865 Introduction to Bibliography; MUSI 894 Theory Seminar; MUSI 801 Topics in Music History; MUSI 895 Special Studies.

Career pathways

Some graduates of the program will go on to earn a doctoral degree in composition or music theory, while others will seek careers as film and theater composers, sound designers, teachers, and freelance writers.

Official programme page

Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 6 credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.unh.edu/graduate-school/admissions

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