Composition with Foundation BMus (Hons)
University of West London
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Bachelor of Music (with Honours) - BMus (Hon)

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Main site - West London

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Music (with Honours) - BMus (Hon)

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Main site - West London

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4 Years

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If you are an aspiring composer, our music composition degree course will help you to develop the combination of professionalism and strong musicianship skills that you will need to succeed. The course draws on a wide range of cultural influences from the traditional right through to those of the avant garde. We will encourage you to develop an individual and original style of your own in concert composition, jazz and popular music. Through our renowned composition workshops you will have the ...Read more

If you are an aspiring composer, our music composition degree course will help you to develop the combination of professionalism and strong musicianship skills that you will need to succeed. The course draws on a wide range of cultural influences from the traditional right through to those of the avant garde. We will encourage you to develop an individual and original style of your own in concert composition, jazz and popular music. Through our renowned composition workshops you will have the opportunity to meet and learn from leading composers and performers.The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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43rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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58th
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Drop-out rate
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
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94%
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Music graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Music graduate salary
£19,000
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

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A level

A level:

DDD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

72 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMP Grades / Points required

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Pass Access to HE Diploma (Minimum of 45 credits at level 3)

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Popular A-level subjects

Music

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Music
47%
Drama
25%
English Literature
18%
Psychology
12%
History
12%
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£16,250 per year

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Accommodation (Canvas Wembley -Bronze En Suite Lower Level) - 202 (Per Week)

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University of West London
University of West London , Ealing

The University of West London (UWL) is situated in the historic London borough of Ealing, a leafy enclave to the west of the city....

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St Mary's Road Ealing London 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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