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UndergraduateBachelor of Music (with Honours)UCAS: 302F

Composition

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£28,919Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the BMus (Hon) Composition provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Composition pathway is designed to develop artistically aware, imaginative, and confident creators, who are equipped to succeed as musicians in a rapidly changing cultural landscape. When you study Composition, you will be working with our diverse and talented performing community. You’ll benefit from our professional partnerships with leading ensembles and orchestras, and there will be opportunities to hear your work performed. International tuition fees are £28,919 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a 90% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Compositional Techniques and Orchestration
Harmony and Counterpoint
Music Analysis and Research Methods
Electroacoustic Composition and Studio Practice
Ensemble Composition and Collaborative Creation
Contemporary Music and Sonic Experimentation
Portfolio Development and Professional Practice
Dissertation and Major Compositional Project
UCAS Code:302F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A* - E

Passes in two subjects at GCE Advanced level

International Baccalaureate

45 - 24 points

minimum score of 24 with 3 subjects at Higher Level

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,919

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£115,676

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees & Funding Tuition fees Cost of Living & Programme Costs

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£15,000£23,500£30,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

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

65%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
80%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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
71%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

4 Scholarships Available

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Pamella Dow Scholarship

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Pauline Knowles Scholarship

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Sam Heughan Scholarship Fund

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Competitive

Cowrie Scholarship Foundation

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  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

About Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers Composition as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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