About the course

The Department of Music is a centre of research excellence in both composition and musicology.

　　In composition, there is no particular house style, but we are well known for a number of areas, including

　　acoustic music, ranging from solo to symphonic scale,

　　electro-acoustic, including acousmatic composition, live electronics, and mixed forms with instrument/voice,

　　composition exploring the interface of Western and non-Western traditions.

　　The department also provides access to a wide network of opportunities for professional and amateur performance.

　　In musicology, research strengths include not only the Western art music tradition, but also screen media, non-Western (Turkey) and popular music. We have particular depth of expertise in the early Middle Ages (especially Spain), and in the 19th and 20th centuries (including the music of France, Britain, Germany, and Soviet Russia). We also have strengths in Anglophone vernacular traditions, including jazz and hip hop, opera, film music and the history and philosophy of technology, music and migration, and cultural and reception history more generally. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
January, 2024	Bristol
September, 2024	Bristol
January, 2025	Bristol
September, 2025	Bristol
January, 2026	Bristol
September, 2026	Bristol
January, 2027	Bristol

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Bristol

An upper second-class degree or international equivalent, plus a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of a suitable level of professional accomplishment.

　　IELTS:6.5 with 6.5 in all skills

　　TOEFL iBT:88 overall with R22, L21, S23, W22

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Bristol. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　THE World ranking16th / 130

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