About the course

The composition major is designed to welcome students who bring a range of musical backgrounds and experience to their creative work as makers of new music. We recognize that the majority of composers today come from backgrounds in a wide variety of popular genres, K-pop to hip-hop, EDM to Eminem, video games to space operas, rock to reggae, metal to Mariachi.

　　We embrace all of these, and recognize the important cultural conversations taking place within them. We see ourselves as contributors to that dialogue.

　　Composition students compose works for various ensembles, including orchestra, film scores, EDM, song writing etc. We give our students the tools to hit the ground running and seize many opportunities, from creating original work, to working in recording studios, creating their own software, publishing and even creating album artwork.

　　Students learn to trust their intuition, draw from the unknown, and apply structural and technical tools to realize highly personal, literate musical works. 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$80,680

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	San Diego
Fall (August), 2025	San Diego

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for San Diego State University

Completion of high school/secondary level. A certified copy of graduation certificate or diploma will be required prior to enrollment at SDSU.A minimum U.S. equivalent GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 (B grade or 80 percent) or higher.Higher Level International Baccalaureate (IB) exam: Score of 4 to 7.ACT English section: Score of 22 or higher.SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing score of 550. IELTS – Passing overall score is 6.5 or higher.TOEFL – Passing score is 80 iBT/550 paper or higher.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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