Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Music - Composition in Seattle United States | University of Washington
University of Washington
|
Seattle United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
42,105
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The UW School of Music provides specialized programs in both musical performance and academic music studies. Students acquire hands-on experience through performances, teaching opportunities, and research projects mentored by our distinguished faculty. Annually, the school hosts over 100 public events including concerts, recitals, masterclasses, and visiting artist performances. Our faculty members actively perform with renowned orchestras, jazz groups, release albums, and create compositions for global stages alongside their teaching roles.
Music students cultivate versatile skills applicable to professional performance and diverse career paths. They master collaboration, active listening, and effective communication - essential qualities valued across arts, corporate, nonprofit, and various professional sectors.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from the School of Music enter various professions, holding positions such as:
Performing artist
Music composer
Orchestral conductor
Choir director
Music arranger
Professional singer
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The UW no longer requires SAT or ACT scores for most applicants. No letters of recommendation
We ask that you not send letters of recommendation or other supplemental materials such as drawings, CDs, DVDs, books or other portfolio-type items. We will learn everything we need to know about you through your essay responses.
Regardless of whether you are applying as a U.S. or international student, if you have attended a school outside of the U.S. that follows a national compulsory curriculum, you are required to upload a scanned, unofficial copy of your transcript for grade levels 9 and higher in the Upload section of the UW questions portion of your online application. TOEFL (iBT) - 76, IELTS - 6.0.
We ask that you not send letters of recommendation or other supplemental materials such as drawings, CDs, DVDs, books or other portfolio-type items. We will learn everything we need to know about you through your essay responses.
Regardless of whether you are applying as a U.S. or international student, if you have attended a school outside of the U.S. that follows a national compulsory curriculum, you are required to upload a scanned, unofficial copy of your transcript for grade levels 9 and higher in the Upload section of the UW questions portion of your online application. TOEFL (iBT) - 76, IELTS - 6.0.
Tuition
USD
42,105