Master of Arts in Music Composition and Theory
Advanced graduate master's programme focusing on professional musical creation, composition, and pedagogical or scientific music theory.
Best for:Best for aspiring composers and music theorists with strong creative and analytical backgrounds.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Music Composition and Theory prepares students for professional careers centered on musical creation as a composer, or pedagogical and scientific roles focused on music theory. Run across Geneva and Lausanne by the Haute École Spécialisée de Suisse occidentale, this highly demanding curriculum is designed for a select cohort of students. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional creative and research capabilities to pursue a professional trajectory within these specialized fields. The program spans 120 ECTS credits and provides rigorous academic and practical training.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced musical composition and creative projects
- Conduct research and pedagogical studies in music theory
- Complete coursework and practical training equivalent to 120 ECTS credits
- Develop a professional portfolio of creative works or theoretical analyses
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in music or a related field
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: French
Instruction: French
- Demonstrated creative capacities in music composition
- Strong background in music theory and analysis
- Aptitude for academic and scientific research in musical disciplines
- Must demonstrate creative and/or research capabilities meeting the selective admission standards
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How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official HES-SO master's application portal to review specific admission instructions, portfolio submission guidelines, and required application materials.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Portfolio of compositions or relevant work
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