About Music Composition - M.a. in Kent State University
The Master of Arts degree in Music Composition is designed to advance the music composition creative skills of advanced students and to prepare them for admission to doctoral study. The program emphasizes mastery of composition of large-scale works for media, including orchestra, choir, band and/or chamber music ensembles.
Based on a solid undergraduate music degree, the M.A. degree further develops abilities in music theory, including analytical, aural, written, keyboard and pedagogical skills. The program further develops breadth and depth in the area of Western music history and literature.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS :6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 79
- PTE : 58
Kent State University Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Urban |
| Total enrolment (full time) |
38,000 approximately |
| Registration fee (for international students) |
USD 70 |
| English proficiency test scores accepted |
IELTS/ TOEFL/ Cambridge English Test/ PTE/ Duo Lingo Test |
| Financial aid |
Scholarships, Assistantships, Grants, Loans |
| Accommodation |
Available |
Kent State University Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| Ohio Resident Tuition |
$10,602 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$11,706 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,162 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$26,670 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$19,478 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$11,706 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,162 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$35,546 |
