Graduate Pathway in Music Composition
Enrich the lives of others through the power of music with a Master of Music Composition from the University of South Florida. An INTO USF Graduate Pathway program in Music will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at USF.
After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter your next semester of study. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression.
Flexible study plans if you can't travel overseas
We are accepting applications for all of our face-to-face courses for August/September 2020. If you are unable to travel to start one of our face-to-face courses, you have the opportunity to start your studies online and later transfer to study at your chosen campus when face-to-face teaching resumes.
Course features
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the US with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
- Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through internships after completing course work.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, or IELA 176 (169 in all subscores). |
| Academic requirements: | 4-year undergraduate degree in Music. Equivalent of a 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Auditions or interviews are required for acceptance into the Music Composition concentration. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $4,000 to $8,000 per year per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2020 | 10 December 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$18,100 |
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
3.25 GPA. At least one A grade in core graduate courses, and no grade lower than B. No Incomplete or Withdraw grades. No GRE required.Progression requirements for some majors may vary. See below for full details. Concentrations: Composition, Jazz Composition. Notes: Please allow at least 2 months for an admissions decision for this program.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65-78, IELTS 5.5-6.0 (All subscores minimum 5.0), PTEA 44-52, Completion of Academic English Level 5 or Password Test Level 6. |
| Academic requirements: | 4-year undergraduate degree in Music. Equivalent of a 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Auditions or interviews are required for acceptance into the Music Composition concentration. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $4,000 to $8,000 per year per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2020 | 6 May 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$31,470 |
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
3.25 GPA. At least one A grade in core graduate courses, and no grade lower than B. No Incomplete or Withdraw grades. No GRE required.Progression requirements for some majors may vary. See below for full details. Concentrations: Composition, Jazz Composition. Notes: Please allow at least 2 months for an admissions decision for this program
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, or IELA 176 (169 in all subscores). |
| Academic requirements: | 4-year undergraduate degree in Music. Equivalent of a 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Auditions or interviews are required for acceptance into the Music Composition concentration. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $4,000 to $8,000 per year per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2021 | 9 December 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
3.25 GPA. At least one A grade in core graduate courses, and no grade lower than B. No Incomplete or Withdraw grades. No GRE required.Progression requirements for some majors may vary. See below for full details. Concentrations: Composition, Jazz Composition. Notes: Please allow at least 2 months for an admissions decision for this program.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65-78, IELTS 5.5-6.0 (All subscores minimum 5.0), PTEA 44-52, Completion of Academic English Level 5 or Password Test Level 6. |
| Academic requirements: | 4-year undergraduate degree in Music. Equivalent of a 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Auditions or interviews are required for acceptance into the Music Composition concentration. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $4,000 to $8,000 per year per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2021 | 6 May 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
3.25 GPA. At least one A grade in core graduate courses, and no grade lower than B. No Incomplete or Withdraw grades. No GRE required.Progression requirements for some majors may vary. See below for full details. Concentrations: Composition, Jazz Composition. Notes: Please allow at least 2 months for an admissions decision for this program
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, or IELA 176 (169 in all subscores). |
| Academic requirements: | 4-year undergraduate degree in Music. Equivalent of a 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Auditions or interviews are required for acceptance into the Music Composition concentration. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $4,000 to $8,000 per year per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2020 | 10 December 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$18,100 |
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
3.25 GPA. At least one A grade in core graduate courses, and no grade lower than B. No Incomplete or Withdraw grades. No GRE required.Progression requirements for some majors may vary. See below for full details. Concentrations: Composition, Jazz Composition. Notes: Please allow at least 2 months for an admissions decision for this program
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65-78, IELTS 5.5-6.0 (All subscores minimum 5.0), PTEA 44-52, Completion of Academic English Level 5 or Password Test Level 6. |
| Academic requirements: | 4-year undergraduate degree in Music. Equivalent of a 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Auditions or interviews are required for acceptance into the Music Composition concentration. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $4,000 to $8,000 per year per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2020 | 6 May 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$31,470 |
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
3.25 GPA. At least one A grade in core graduate courses, and no grade lower than B. No Incomplete or Withdraw grades. No GRE required.Progression requirements for some majors may vary. See below for full details. Concentrations: Composition, Jazz Composition. Notes: Please allow at least 2 months for an admissions decision for this program
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, or IELA 176 (169 in all subscores). |
| Academic requirements: | 4-year undergraduate degree in Music. Equivalent of a 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Auditions or interviews are required for acceptance into the Music Composition concentration. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $4,000 to $8,000 per year per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2021 | 9 December 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
3.25 GPA. At least one A grade in core graduate courses, and no grade lower than B. No Incomplete or Withdraw grades. No GRE required.Progression requirements for some majors may vary. See below for full details. Concentrations: Composition, Jazz Composition. Notes: Please allow at least 2 months for an admissions decision for this program
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65-78, IELTS 5.5-6.0 (All subscores minimum 5.0), PTEA 44-52, Completion of Academic English Level 5 or Password Test Level 6. |
| Academic requirements: | 4-year undergraduate degree in Music. Equivalent of a 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Auditions or interviews are required for acceptance into the Music Composition concentration. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $4,000 to $8,000 per year per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2021 | 6 May 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
3.25 GPA. At least one A grade in core graduate courses, and no grade lower than B. No Incomplete or Withdraw grades. No GRE required.Progression requirements for some majors may vary. See below for full details. Concentrations: Composition, Jazz Composition. Notes: Please allow at least 2 months for an admissions decision for this program