New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Music in Music Theory and Composition - Contemporary Production and Songwriting in New York United States | New York University
New York University
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New York United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
62,796
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Music in Music Theory and Composition merges liberal arts studies with specialized training in music creation, equipping graduates for diverse roles in the musical field. Participants regularly organize and present their original pieces through NYU's resident performance groups, school ensembles, and specially assembled chamber groups for composition-focused events. The weekly Composers Forum connects students with established composers and performers, features two student showcases each term, and provides access to premier contemporary music events across New York City.
Those focusing on composition frequently partner with performers, dancers, theater artists, and multimedia specialists, engaging with music technology, jazz studies, and vocal/instrumental performance programs while networking with NYC's vibrant arts community.
This program delves into the music business and songwriting techniques through rigorous coursework and partnerships with industry professionals. The curriculum covers songwriting's historical context, studio production methods, and music industry operations. Students receive one-on-one instruction, master professional music software, and join the Songwriters Forum—a workshop dedicated to refining popular music composition skills.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
If you will have completed your country's pre-university education (equivalent to U.S. 12th Grade) before arriving to NYU, or if any of the following apply to you, you are eligible to apply to NYU as a first-year applicant:
You are completing an internationally-recognized equivalent, such as the IB Diploma, or
You are applying from countries with school leaving qualifications based on the British educational model, and will have completed the A-level equivalent (neither O-levels nor (I)GCSE results will be sufficient for admission), or
You are currently enrolled in a foundation year program outside of the United States and have completed secondary school graduation requirements from your country as outlined in the International Qualifications Tool, or
Your highest degree earned by the time you plan to enroll at NYU is either a certificate or diploma.
IELTS Academic - 7.5 and above
TOEFL iBT - 100 and above
You are completing an internationally-recognized equivalent, such as the IB Diploma, or
You are applying from countries with school leaving qualifications based on the British educational model, and will have completed the A-level equivalent (neither O-levels nor (I)GCSE results will be sufficient for admission), or
You are currently enrolled in a foundation year program outside of the United States and have completed secondary school graduation requirements from your country as outlined in the International Qualifications Tool, or
Your highest degree earned by the time you plan to enroll at NYU is either a certificate or diploma.
IELTS Academic - 7.5 and above
TOEFL iBT - 100 and above
Tuition
USD
62,796