Bachelor in Music Theory and Composition (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Music Theory and Composition (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $38,500 per year for full-time undergraduate study..

This programme leads to a Bachelor of Music degree with a focus on music composition and theory. Students develop skills in writing original music and analyzing musical structures. The curriculum includes advanced coursework in harmony, counterpoint, orchestration, and music technology. Students complete a senior composition project as part of their degree requirements.

Focus areas include Music Composition, Music Theory, Orchestration, Music Technology.

The programme requires 120 credits distributed across music core courses, theory, composition, ensemble participation, and general education. A senior composition project is required for graduation.

Graduates pursue careers as composers, music arrangers, and music educators in academic or performance settings.

Applicants must submit a music audition, complete a theory placement test, and provide transcripts showing a minimum GPA of 2.5. Additional materials include a personal statement and letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 86% of applicants.

Stetson University brings together the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Music and College of Law, with more than 100 academic programs across these schools. Areas of study include health sciences, psychology, digital arts, biology, communication and media studies, education, computer science, political science, accounting and finance. The university’s legal education is especially associated with trial advocacy and legal writing. Undergraduate teaching is supported by an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

The main undergraduate campus is in DeLand, Florida. Students can explore award-winning downtown DeLand and other Central Florida destinations, while Stetson’s Gulfport campus is home to Stetson Law. Campus life includes more than 100 student organizations, intramural and club sports, Greek chapters and 20 NCAA Division I teams. Residential living forms a significant part of the undergraduate experience, with a three-year residency requirement and housing options ranging from traditional shared rooms to suite-style and apartment living.

International students join a community that includes students from more than 56 countries. Stetson provides an International Admissions pathway for applicants from abroad, with first-year, transfer and graduate routes available. Students should plan carefully for campus housing: fall applications open in November, and the priority deadline for new students is April 1. The university also promotes scholarships, financial aid and immersive honors opportunities for eligible students.