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PostgraduateMaster of ArtsUCAS: 820F

Composition

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£36,283Per Year (Intl)
£18,483Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the MA (PG) Composition provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MA Composition pathway is designed to explore your compositional voice. Embarking on your tailored learning journey, our tutors will apply their expertise to support your creative and professional development. Composition students have opportunities to work in the superb electroacoustic and recording studios, devise new work in our purpose-built performance venues, and complete an optional second study in performance. International tuition fees are £36,283 per year, home/UK fees are £18,483 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

Advanced Compositional Techniques
Electroacoustic Music and Studio Practice
Contemporary Music Analysis and Aesthetics
Composition for Collaborative Media
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
Research Methods in Music Composition
Orchestration and Instrumental Writing
Dissertation or Extended Composition Project
UCAS Code:820F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements 891P Audition Fee: The Composition department at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers unique opportunities to learn and develop as an artist. Community and Collaboration Studying at one of the most multi-disciplinary conservatoires in the world, you’ll experience a real sense of community with your fellow Composition students, staff and PhD cohort with weekly meetings of the Composers Forum. As a result, you’ll have numerous opportunities for your work to be performed li

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£36,283

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£36,283

Home Student Fee

£18,483

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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

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