West Hartford,
CT,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Professional Diploma in Music Composition in West Hartford United States | University of Hartford
University of Hartford
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West Hartford United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,468
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Exceptional students seeking focused professional growth with minimal academic prerequisites can apply for the Graduate Professional Diploma (GPD) program. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution. This program offers concentrated training in modern composition methods and new work presentation, designed for composers pursuing careers beyond academic settings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Graduate applicants must submit two or three examples of your work with the application. These will be reviewed ahead of your scheduled audition/interview day by the composition faculty. They will use these compositions as the basis for the conversation that develops during your interview.
All new, incoming graduate students will take placement exams during the week of orientation to determine the appropriate course of study and whether subject review courses are necessary.
Complete an audition and interview*. All applicants will have an interview within their major's department or with their audition panel. Applicants to all graduate music education programs will also complete a brief music skills assessment test.
Submit supporting documents within two weeks of applying:
Letter of Intent
Performance/Professional Resume
Repertoire list: Required for all auditioning applicants
Preliminary Video and Portfolio Submission
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
Duolingo: 110
IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5
PTE: minimum overall score of 58
TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet based total), and 550 (Paper-based test PBT Total).
All new, incoming graduate students will take placement exams during the week of orientation to determine the appropriate course of study and whether subject review courses are necessary.
Complete an audition and interview*. All applicants will have an interview within their major's department or with their audition panel. Applicants to all graduate music education programs will also complete a brief music skills assessment test.
Submit supporting documents within two weeks of applying:
Letter of Intent
Performance/Professional Resume
Repertoire list: Required for all auditioning applicants
Preliminary Video and Portfolio Submission
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
Duolingo: 110
IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5
PTE: minimum overall score of 58
TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet based total), and 550 (Paper-based test PBT Total).
Tuition
USD
15,468