About the course

Music composition at University of the Pacific is a fully immersive and broad major which will position you well to navigate this ever-evolving field of music. You will spend extensive time writing works for a variety of ensembles, learning a broad range of compositional techniques and honing your own compositional voice. You will compose for solo instruments, small ensembles, voice, chorus, percussion, digital media and larger musical forces such as orchestra and band. Specialized studies in orchestration, contemporary performance techniques, electronic music and film scoring will add crucial skills to your creative tool kit. 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$222,320

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of the Pacific - Shorelight

On the TOEFL iBT a minimum score of 80 , Paper-based TOEFL - 550. On the IELTS a minimum score of 6.5 is required. Official transcripts for all course work taken after high school are required, no matter how few credits were earned from the institution. SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 570. ACT Composite score of 22 or higher. IB English score of 5 or higher.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　The next application deadline is 10 December 2023

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of the Pacific - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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