About the course

The LSU College of Music and Dramatic Arts is a performing arts community that trains, cultivates, prepares, and rewards excellent artists, educators, scholars, and performers fostering passion for the arts, collaboration and the creation of new works. We engage with our community, heightening our collective ability to communicate with expressive power and purpose. LSU is a national flagship institution with world class intellectual and creative resources.

　　Composition at LSU has a rich history fueled in part by student opportunity. Students have opportunities hear their music performed by a wide range of ensembles and media, including the top-flight Constantinides New Music Ensemble, and the Composers Forum offers a lively venue for thoughtful discussion, concerts, and guest lectures. Students can also explore digital technologies and media through experiences in the Experimental Music & Digital Media (EMDM) program. 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$44,184

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Baton Rogue
Fall (August), 2024	Baton Rogue
Spring (January), 2025	Baton Rogue
Fall (August), 2025	Baton Rogue
Spring (January), 2026	Baton Rogue

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Louisiana State University - Shorelight

A conferred baccalaureate (or equivalent) or advanced degree from an accredited college or university by the expected date of entry into the graduate program.The Graduate School requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (2.5 for non-degree seeking students) for the last 60 semester hours in the previous undergraduate or graduate program.

　　TOEFL

　　Internet-Based Minimum Score: 79

　　Paper-Based Minimum Score: 550

　　Computer-Based Minimum Score: 213

　　IELTS

　　Minimum Score: 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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

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