About the course

Enhance your knowledge with a master's degree in music composition at the University of Southampton. You’ll graduate with the skills for a career in music or further research on a PhD. Our MMus Music Composition programme gives you the opportunity to specialise in various elements of musical composition. On this course, you’ll learn- current trends in composition, 20th and 21st century musical developments, aesthetic, technical and critical issues in modern compositional practice, in-depth analysis of your chosen compositional genres, materials, techniques and forms. Our academic staff are internationally noted performers with active solo and ensemble careers, and established composers of contemporary art music, electronic music, media music (for example, in film, TV and videogames), and jazz. These world-leading experts can offer you intensive one-to-one tuition in music history, culture and performance. 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: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Southampton
Autumn (September), 2025	Southampton
Autumn (September), 2026	Southampton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Southampton

A 2:1 degree in music or a related subject.

　　IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components

　　TOEFL iB (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 92

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

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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 Southampton. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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