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The Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznan
Bachelor in Composition
- Poznań, Poland
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Electroacoustic Composition invites you to explore music at the crossroads of art and technology. You’ll create with both acoustic instruments and electronics, showcase your work at concerts and workshops, and build the skills for exciting careers in music production, sound design, and media arts.


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Musicians Institute
Bachelor of Music in Songwriting and Production
- Hollywood, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The Songwriting programs at Musicians Institute are designed to create versatile songwriters who will have the skills to steadily work in today’s modern music industry. Graduates of the BM program will be able to write and produce their own music while exploring other areas of the industry.


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University of the Arts Helsinki
Bachelor of Music in Composition
- Helsinki, Finland
Bachelor's degree
Full time
6 years
On-Campus
English, Finnish, Swedish
Composition studies, harmony and voice leading, music analysis, and instrumentation are at the core of the program. As a bachelor’s student, you will complete instrument studies and learn about aural skills, music history, and electroacoustic music. You can also choose courses organized by the other two academies of the University and complete joint studies that are available for all students.


Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Music Scoring and Composition
- San Francisco, USA
- Online
Bachelor's degree
Full time, Part time
8 semesters
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The BFA in Music Scoring & Composition is designed for those students who wish to focus on music composition and scoring for film, television, games, and other visual media. Balancing musicianship training with production skills to reflect a changing music industry, students will learn music theory, composition, harmony, orchestration, and arranging, focusing on creating emotion through music in synchronization with visual media.


Musicians Institute
Bachelor of Music in Composition
- Hollywood, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Music in Composition for Visual Media program’s curriculum focuses on contemporary arranging, scoring, orchestration, music theory, ear training, and music history, all skills that will make you a diverse and multifaceted composer ready to work on the most exciting projects in the music business. If you’re looking for a diverse music composition program in Los Angeles, Musicians Institute is the place for you!
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BIMM University Berlin
BMUS (Hons) Popular Music Performance & Songwriting
- Berlin, Germany
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
If you wish to forge your own, exciting path by performing and composing your music then BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance & Songwriting degree is right for you. Perform and compose music with our BMus Popular Music Performance and Songwriting degree. Throughout the course, you’ll learn the necessary skills to have a sustainable and successful career in the music industry of today – and tomorrow.


University of the Arts Helsinki
Bachelor of Music in Jazz (Major Subject: Composition)
- Helsinki, Finland
Bachelor's degree
Full time
6 years
On-Campus
English, Finnish, Swedish
You can develop into a professional jazz composer under the guidance of Finland’s leading musicians, composers, and international top names and learn to express yourself in your own unique way through your compositions.


Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen
Bachelor in Jazz
- Groningen, Netherlands
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Our Jazz Programme ‘New York Comes to Groningen’, offered by Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, is unique in the world for two reasons: 1. Alongside the strong Groningen staff, top New York artists travel to Groningen to teach in our programme on a rotating schedule. Every week of the year, you’ll be able to learn from another New York artist, allowing you to develop yourself into a professional jazz artist. 2. All students (bachelor and master) work with all of the NY-artists, irrespective of the student’s instrument. Bachelor’s courses include theory, ear training, composing, arranging and a wide variety of workshops. In addition, there are ongoing weekly lessons from a world-class Dutch faculty.


Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen
Bachelor in Classical Music
- Groningen, Netherlands
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
When you choose the Classical Music study programme, you choose a life with your instrument or your voice. A passion that you have been working on for years. If you are driven, want to reach the highest level musically and make music your profession, then studying Classical Music at the Prince Claus Conservatoire is an excellent choice.


Arizona State University
BMUS in Theory and Composition (Composition)
- Central City, USA
- Tempe, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Musical Arts in Theory and Composition (Composition) program at ASU is designed to develop students' skills in creating and understanding music through intensive study of both theoreti...


Illinois State University
Bachelor's in Composition
- Normal, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor's in Composition program offers students a comprehensive education in the art and craft of musical composition. It emphasizes developing creative skills through rigorous coursework in mus...


Western Washington University
Music — Composition Concentration, BMus
- Bellingham, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Music program with a Composition Concentration leading to a Bachelor of Music (BMus) degree offers students a comprehensive education in both the technical and creative aspects of composition. Stu...


University of Redlands
Bachelor of Music in Composition
- Redlands, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Students in the Bachelor of Music in Composition degree program undergo intense, professional training in all facets of composition. Each student has a weekly private lesson and also participates in the Composition Studio Class, which meets weekly to discuss topics in the field of composition and contemporary music. Each semester, the studio presents a student-produced recital where works completed that term is performed and recorded at a public concert.


University of Cincinnati
Composition BM
- Cincinnati, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Composition BM program focuses on developing strong writing and communication skills, preparing students for careers in various fields such as publishing, media, education, and business. It emphas...


University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Music: Composition | BM
- St. Louis, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor's in Music with a focus on Composition offers students rigorous training in the art of music creation, emphasizing both theoretical understanding and practical skills. Students explore a ...
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A Composition degree program at the Bachelor's level offers an exciting chance to dive into the world of music creation, theory, and performance. This discipline allows you to express your creativity while honing technical skills essential for crafting original compositions across various genres.
You'll explore courses in music theory, counterpoint, orchestration, and arranging, which provide a solid foundation in musical language and structure. Additionally, practical components often include composing for different instruments, creating scores for ensembles, and utilizing technology for music production. In this environment, students build confidence as they engage with diverse music styles and collaborate with peers.
Graduates typically pursue careers as composers, arrangers, or music producers, contributing to film, television, and game soundtracks, as well as concert music. The skills developed through a Bachelor's in Composition are applicable in many creative fields, enabling you to adapt and flourish in various artistic settings. This program not only nurtures your musical talent but also prepares you for a dynamic career in the evolving music industry.