Composition MMus
University of West London
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OverviewOur MMus Composition course sits at the heart of the London College of Music.It represents a creative hub for innovative, forward-thinking musical minds that, in the spirit of practice-as-research, join practical composition and academic inquiry.Through an exploration of sophisticated compositional techniques, advanced orchestration, and audio-MIDI production, this course enables you to specialise in music composition, while providing an insight into 21st-century practices and ...Read more

Overview

Our MMus Composition course sits at the heart of the London College of Music.

It represents a creative hub for innovative, forward-thinking musical minds that, in the spirit of practice-as-research, join practical composition and academic inquiry.

Through an exploration of sophisticated compositional techniques, advanced orchestration, and audio-MIDI production, this course enables you to specialise in music composition, while providing an insight into 21st-century practices and ideas.

Online Study Option

To make our MMus Composition course as accessible as possible we also offer a distance-learning version of the course which can be studied online.

Study & career progression

Once you graduate, you could go on to be a:

sound editor

copyist

arranger

composer

sound designer

music director.

You could also choose to advance your studies with either a PhD or DMus.

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What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
18 Jul 23

It is a good university with a modern academic staff, which is quite adequate for the department I..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
29 Oct 13

Studied Music Composition BMus and the experience was better than I'd expected. Great lecturers in particular, nice facilities, pleasant atmosphere. For my course of study, the..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

You need an honours degree (2:2 or above) in music, music technology or a related subject, advanced musical knowledge, a portfolio of degree level or professional work, and a written statement. We may also offer you a place based on relevant experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications are considered individually.

Tuition fees

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£9,750 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £9,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£17,250 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17,250. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£17,250 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17,250. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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18 Jul 23
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University of West London
St Mary's Road Ealing W5 5RF United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: South Ealing  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: West Ealing  0.6 miles away
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