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PostgraduateMaster of MusicUCAS: 822F

Fast-Track Master of Music in Composition - Composition

Royal College of Music
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£32,760Per Year (Intl)
£14,876Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Royal College of Music, the MMus Fast-Track Master of Music in Composition - Composition provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Master of Music in Composition (MMus Comp) is designed to prepare you for life as a professional composer. You will work alongside world-leading musicians to develop your composition skills to the highest international standard. Additionally, you will undertake independent research, exploring the historical, contextual and aesthetic aspects of the music you compose. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a 93% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Compositional Techniques
Orchestration and Instrumentation
Contemporary Music Analysis and Aesthetics
Research Methods in Music Studies
Professional Practice for Composers
Independent Composition Project
Contextual Studies in Twentieth-Century Music
Collaborative Practice and Realisation
UCAS Code:822F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementRoyal College of Music Prince Consort Road London SW7 2BS United Kingdom Registered charity No.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,760

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£32,760

Home Student Fee

£14,876

regulated fee

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
75%Professional Jobs
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