BA

Music: Composition and Music Technology

Learn more about studying Music: Composition and Music Technology as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    29,924USD
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Rutgers University - Camden says about their program:

The concentration in Composition and Music Technology cultivates music writing skills for various settings, including traditional concert music, electroacoustic and computer music, film and game music, and songwriting. Students learn to write for traditional acoustic instruments, as well as gaining composition, performance, and production proficiency through technology. Creativity and the development of personal expression are the primary focal points for students following this concentration. Coursework centers on student-driven creative projects for various media, performance with technology, audio engineering, live sound reinforcement, and computer programming. Students are also highly encouraged to enter the certificate program in Digital Studies.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Secondary education/high school completion

Postgraduate academic requirements

All programs require the completion of a Bachelor's degree, some programs additionally require a minimum GPA of 3.0 and for your Bachelor's degree to be in a field similar to the program you are applying for.

English proficiency

Undergradaute

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Michigan English Test

    56

  • SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

    550 _ ACT English section: 21

  • PTE

    53

  • Duolingo

    115

  • IELTS Indicator

    6.5

  • Cambridge Assessment Test

    B2

Postgraduate:

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • IELTS Academic

    6.5

  • Michigan English Test 4-Skill Test

    56

  • PTE

    53

  • Duolingo

    115

English proficiency waiver

English proficiency examination is not required when:

Undergraduate

  • The student is from a country in which English is the principal language
  • OR the student has attended an English medium school
  • OR the student has earned a grade of B or better in a college-level English Composition course at an accredited U.S. college (not a foreign affiliate)

Postgraduate

  • The student is from a country in which English is the principal language
  • OR the student has been Awarded a Degree from an English-Instruction Institution
  • OR the student has been Awarded a Degree from a U.S. Regionally Accredited Institution
  • OR the student has been Awarded a Degree in an English Speaking Country

Documents required

  • Copy of passport
  • Camden Physician's Form
  • English proficiency scores
  • Education transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • Letters of recommendation (Postgraduate only)
  • A portfolio, audition, or interview demonstrating artistic talent is required of all Mason Gross School of the Arts applicants
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Fees and funding

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition: $29,924 per year

Postgraduate tuition: $24,498 per year

Funding

International Chancellor's Scholarship:

Nonsponsored, international students who hold an F-1 visa are eligible to receive a scholarship of up to $17,000 per year when enrolled as international first-year or transfer students at Rutgers–Camden.

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What is the cost of living near Rutgers University - Camden?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Rutgers University - Camden

Many international students will require a visa to study in the USA, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.