Music Composition degrees

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Leeds Conservatoire

1 music-composition courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
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Amazing teachers! Really friendly people feel right at home and being Surrounded by people who are interested in the same thing is a great experience. The main building has a older look and diversity could be improved but they are working towards that and are culturally sensitive as a POC they do their best to make you feel seen and heard

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Music (Film Music) - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Film Music in Context 1
  • Professional Studies 1
  • Reflective Practice
  • Specialist Group Study 1
  • Specialist Study 1
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University of Hertfordshire

1 music-composition courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 55th
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WUSCA ranking: 12th
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The University of Hertfordshire has great facilities, but there are quite a few unnecessary procedures that could be streamlined, such as booking appointments for even the smallest matters. My experience so far has been disappointing from an academic perspective. I was expecting better quality education, but instead, most of the lectures consist of simply reading from PowerPoint slides, and the practical sessions have been far from engaging. While I understand that self-study is important, not all students, especially international ones like myself, have prior industrial experience or expertise. It's crucial that the university recognizes this and provides clearer, more detailed information about the curriculum, how exams work, and what is expected in terms of assessments. Relying solely on self-study and putting too much responsibility on the students isn’t fair, especially when we're paying for a quality education.

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Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games
calculator icon 112-120 ucas points clock icon 4 years full time
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Level 4
  • Composition for Film and Games 1
  • Learning Skills
  • Perspectives of Music 1
  • Techniques and Technology 1
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LCCM

2 music-composition courses
star rating 3.6
7 reviews
LONDON
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Stuck in the heart of London, LCCM was amazing for a budding musician like myself. I found the location incredible, as I didn't feel stuck within a university campus. The tutors are all full time musicians, and have tons of experience within the business. I would highly recommend this course! It was the best three years of my life.

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Year 1
  • Harmony & Theory 1
  • Harmony & Theory 2
  • History of Popular Music
  • Music Industry Landscape
  • Music Programming 1
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Falmouth University

2 music-composition courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 45th
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WUSCA ranking: 57th
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Great university located in a beautiful coastal town. The staff are kind and supportive, and there to help students in times of need. The SU organises events which support students, like the free pantry on Mondays, where those of us who are struggling due to cost of living can take food for free . Additionally, there are many facilities, like the printing room and the MAC suite, which students can use to help them with their course work material. Overall a lovely place filled with amazing people, but awful prices. The campus art shop, while handy, has high prices and the canteen food is extremely pricey too. They also do not accept any cash, which can be a hassle.

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Professional Music (Songwriting) - BA (Hons)
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Level 4
  • Module title: Original Composition
  • Module title: Your Music Industry
  • Module title: Your Songwriting
  • Module title: Your Strategy
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Professional Music (Songwriting) - BA (Hons)
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Level 4
  • Module title: Original Composition
  • Module title: Your Music Industry
  • Module title: Your Songwriting
  • Module title: Your Strategy
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University of West London

2 music-composition courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 43rd
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What makes my uni a great place to study is their student support. They try to help their students in any way possible to ensure that students get the best out of their education. I think it would be better if the university put more effort into societies and clubs such as sporting clubs and teams . It would help the university to have more of a community and really showcase other talents other than what students already study on their courses. My university do have societies and some sporting teams, however some of the societies don’t run anymore and it’s not made to be as big as it was when I first heard about it before I joined uni. I think it’s important to have that feel of community and university culture and to also show the inclusiveness of different cultures, groups and activities in which people associate them selves with.

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Composition with Foundation - BMus (Hons)
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Level 3
  • Academic Performance
  • Forms, Styles and Repertoire
  • Making Music: Ensemble
  • Making Music: Techniques
  • Music Theory and Sounds
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Composition - BMus (Hons)
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Level 4
  • Composing for Keyboard
  • Composition and Harmony
  • Music and Narrative: Case Studies
  • Music and Narrative: Concepts
  • Stylistic Composition
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University for the Creative Arts

4 music-composition courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 56th
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I am thoroughly enjoying studying at Portsmouth University, although i have struggled throughout my time here with mental health problems all the staff in every department have been amazing and without their incredible support im not sure i would have reached my third year and be looking at graduating! i cant praise them higher, it is an incredible university that treats every student the same no matter who they are, where they are from or any disabilities they may have.

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Composition for Screen BMus (Hons)
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Year 1
  • ATOM Activities
  • Analogue A: Early Explorations in Physical Sound
  • Analogue B: Application of Early Sound Techniques
  • Digital 0: Fundamental Production Techniques
  • Digital 1: Fundamental Production Techniques
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Year 1
  • ATOM Activities
  • Analogue A: Early Explorations in Physical Sound
  • Analogue B: Application of Early Sound Techniques
  • Digital 0: Fundamental Production Techniques
  • Digital 1: Fundamental Production Techniques
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BIMM Group Limited

2 music-composition courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
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I think that the location and lecturers at BIMM London are amazing, however the campus does not have as much atmosphere as other Universities I have visited. I also do not believe that there is enough spaces for students to spend breaks and study or socialise around the campus apart from the cafe - which is quite small anyway. I think that BIMM London would definitely benefit from having more areas for students to relax and ‘chill’ in between lessons as Fulham Broadway is quite busy and has more commercial areas than places for students to enjoy. Other than that I think that BIMM London is an amazing university and gives students amazing opportunities.

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Songwriting - BMus (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Collaboration and Performance
  • Context & Culture of the Creative Industries
  • Creative Technology
  • Digital Music
  • Songwriting Skills for Ensemble
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Songwriting - BMus (Hons)
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Royal Academy of Music, University of London

1 music-composition courses
star rating 3.0
1 review
LONDON
Subject ranking: 17th
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Bachelor of Music (Honours) Composition - BMus (Hons)
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Level 4
  • Analytical Skills 1
  • Artist Development 1
  • Aural Skills 1
  • Context for Performence 1
  • Principal Study 1 (Portfolio)
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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

3 music-composition courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
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It has amazing facilities for recording and rehearsing and is open all year round through summer and holidays if you want to work on anything for yourself or for the courses. It has two studios, lots of mac suites with access to logic pro and production software. It has an amazing community of people and everyone gets along with everyone including the staff who are great to talk to. Staff all have a wide range of experience in the music industry and can give valuable advice and support with your studies and futures outside of ACM. They help with opportunities and live performances and are always happy to help with mental health and well being if you are struggling with their wellbeing team!

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Music Composition - BA (Hons)
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Level 4
  • Applied theory, Aural Skills & Critical Listening
  • Biology and Psychology of a Creative Practice
  • Composition Techniques I
  • Creative Industries Futures
  • Creative Practice in Digital Media
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Music Composition - BA (Hons)
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Level 4
  • Applied theory, Aural Skills & Critical Listening
  • Biology and Psychology of a Creative Practice
  • Composition Techniques I
  • Creative Industries Futures
  • Creative Practice in Digital Media
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Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

8 music-composition courses
star rating 4.4
5 reviews
LONDON
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ICMP helped me achieve my dream comes true. I have been far from the education for a very long time and ICMP helped me achieve my wishes, even with the age of 63 years old. THANK YOU, ICMP I WILL NEVER FORGET THE BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS I HAD.

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Songwriting - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Creative Songwriting II: Establishing Songcraft
  • Creative Songwriting: Exploring Songcraft
  • Fundamentals For Writer-Performers
  • Fundamentals For Writer-Producers
  • Music Business For Songwriters
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Creative Musicianship - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Exploring Creative Technology
  • Exploring Creativity
  • Musical Language & Technique
  • Performance Practice
  • The Music Industry
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Studying music composition

Music composers use sound to tell stories, evoke feelings, and inspire inter-cultural conversations about the world around us. Studying a degree in music composition offers a journey of discovery which can lead to a variety of careers including composer, film scorer, sound designer, or music educator. Postgraduate study allows students to dive deeper into advanced musical theory, composition techniques and music technology. Music composition is a fusion of artistry and technicality, and frequently studied topics often include theories of harmony and melody, orchestration, electronic music, and analysis of classical and contemporary compositions.

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