About the course

The mission of the three year Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Composition is to provide students with opportunities for advanced study in jazz and studio arranging, composition, and orchestration.

　　The overriding goal is to help students find their individual voice as composers/arrangers by the continued development of high-level skills that will enable him or her to pursue a career as a professional arranger/composer.

　　Students encounter a creative, challenging, and nurturing educational experience designed to meet their individual needs and desires with a respect to tradition and a reflection of current professional trends. 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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$124,740

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Coral Gables
Fall (August), 2025	Coral Gables

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Miami

Submit the following educational documents to an approved international credentialing evaluation service: a) Official original diplomas and certificates in the original language, and b) Official original transcripts in the original language (names of courses, grades, and hours of instruction) for every year of study. Graduate applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA for consideration. The Frost School of Music requires applicants to receive a minimum TOEFL score of 80 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 January 2025

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World ranking

　　201st / 1250

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