About the course

A bachelor's degree in Composition gives you the foundation you need to build a vibrant career as a composer whether you continue on to graduate study or apply your skills in the professional world.

　　UNT's College of Music is internationally recognized for artistic and academic excellence. The Composition program has more than 70 students and six full-time faculty members representing a variety of compositional approaches.

　　Our program helps you develop your musical imagination and hone your skills in writing for instruments and voices, making professional-quality scores, collaborating with performers, and using advanced computer music and intermedia technologies.

　　Students can present original works at SPECTRUM student composition recitals, composition workshops and open reading sessions by the UNT orchestras and wind ensembles. Other opportunities are available with:

　　The Nova ensemble — performs contemporary music and often features visiting specialists in new music performance

　　Music Now forums — feature weekly presentations by our faculty members, students and visiting composers and performers

　　The Initiative for Advanced Research in Technology and the Arts (iARTA) — brings together faculty members and students from across the arts, engineering and science to explore new media applications based on shared expertise and evolving technologies Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$112,800

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Denton
May, 2024	Denton
Fall (August), 2024	Denton
Spring (January), 2025	Denton
Summer (May), 2025	Denton
May, 2025	Denton
Fall (August), 2025	Denton
Spring (January), 2026	Denton
May, 2026	Denton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of North Texas

Official school transcripts, diploma and degree certificate from all high schools or colleges attended. International Baccalaureate - Grade 5 or above on the Higher-Level English A1 subject. IELTS - Overall band 6.0 or higher. TOEFL IBT - 79. TOEFL PBT - 550.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

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