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Bachelor of Music in Composition for New Media

University of Massachusetts Lowell

USA,Massachusetts

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 36,610/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

USA, Massachusetts

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1894

Total Students: 18,000 +

Int. Students: 700 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

220 Pawtucket St, Lowell, MA 01854, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Music in Composition for New Media

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Music in Composition for New Media balances established coursework in musicianship, performance, and liberal arts with hands-on contemporary training in music and sound composition for all facets of commercial and artistic media. Students in this program compose, mix, design, and arrange music and sound assets for movies, web, television, animation, mobile and educational platforms, games, artistic installations, advertising, industrial media, interactive live performance, Virtual Reality systems and related outlets.

Like all music major programs at UMass Lowell, this program requires:

An entrance audition on an instrument or voice,
The submission of a portfolio of scores/recordings/creative work, which consists of three media excerpts around 90 seconds each of original compositions, with supplemental materials, which may include documentation, scores, etc. as needed.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Not Available
sep 2025		Closed
jan 2026		Open
sep 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 36,610 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Massachusetts Lowell

CAD 16,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
SAT
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 59.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.
Audition

Minimum CGPA Required: 80.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

UG: Merit-based Scholarships: Scholarship amounts range from $5,000 to $20,000
Graduate International Excellence Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.