Los Angeles,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Music Composition in Los Angeles United States | University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles
|
Los Angeles United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
45,096
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Arts in Composition seeks creative individuals who show exceptional intellectual engagement and aim to connect deeply through musical expression. This program fosters a dynamic partnership between composers and performers, creating an environment that mirrors real-world artistic collaboration. Students work with distinguished faculty to develop fundamental competencies through rigorous coursework covering: music theory (both written and aural), counterpoint, orchestration, analytical techniques, music technology, performance practice, Western classical traditions and their historical context, alongside exploration of popular genres, jazz, rock, folk, and global musical traditions. Graduates emerge ready to pursue careers as professional composers, media scorers, or advanced academic study at prestigious institutions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission to UCLA, international students must have completed secondary school with a superior average in academic subjects and have earned a certificate of completion which enables the student to be admitted to a university in the home country.
English language proficiency is critical to your success at UCLA. Applicants, whose first language, or language of instruction for at least the last three years, is not English, are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A competitive score is above 100 (with sub-scores above 22)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A competitive score is 7 or higher.
Tuition
USD
45,096