Skip to main content
PostgraduateMaster of MusicUCAS: 810P

Composition MMus (Part-Time)

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Birmingham, England
Visit University Website
3 yearsDuration
£12,880Per Year (Intl)
£2,147Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, the MMus Composition MMus (Part-Time) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year part-time structure. Study as a postgraduate composer at one of the UK's most innovative composition departments. In recent years, Birmingham Conservatoire's Composition department has produced outstanding contemporary artists such as Laura Mvula, Raffertie and Charlotte Bray. Our composition route actively celebrates the diversity of today’s musical genres and fosters artists who challenge, innovate and transform notions of artistic practice today. International tuition fees are £12,880 per year, home/UK fees are £2,147 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Composition Techniques and Orchestration
Advanced Harmonic and Structural Analysis
Contemporary Composition Practice
Collaborative Practice in Composition
Research Methods in Musical Composition
Electroacoustic and Digital Composition
Portfolio Development and Professional Practice
Dissertation in Composition
UCAS Code:810P
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
View on university website

Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements Thursday 11 June Book your place Entry Requirements Essential requirements UK students should normally hold an honours degree, ideally but not necessarily in Music. Applicants for most Principal Study areas will be auditioned live, but some will require you to submit a portfolio in addition to or instead of a live audition/interview. Not included in your course fees Project materials (mandatory) This course includes project work that requires you to develop and produce a portf

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,880

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£38,640

Home Student Fee

£2,147

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£15,500£19,500£22,500
5 years£19,500£24,500£27,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
100%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Scholarships

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

No matched scholarships

No university scholarships matched your course and profile right now. Try these national programmes:

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

About Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers Composition MMus (Part-Time) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

QS World
#79UK Ranking
31,875+Students
36+Courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com

Explore All Courses