Merit
The Rhodes Scholarship
University of Oxford · Postgraduate
Full Feesscholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
9 monthsDuration
£43,730Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MSt Music (Composition) at University of Oxford. Based in Oxford, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 9-month full-time structure. The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2025). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas. MSt The MSt can serve both as a self-contained course for students wishing to pursue more advanced studies in composition for one year or as an excellent preparation for doctoral research. The Master of Studies in Music (Composition) introduces a broad range of current methodologies and approaches in music scholarship. A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, a 98% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Compositional Techniques
Music Analysis and Aesthetics
Contemporary Music Scholarship
Research Methods in Musicology
Orchestration and Instrumental Writing
Historical Contexts of Composition
Dissertation Project
Supervised Composition Portfolio
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£43,730
per year
Total Course Cost (9 months)£43,730
Home Student Fee
£17,910
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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Oxford
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £26,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £28,000 | £33,000 |
| 5 years | £26,000 | £35,000 | £43,000 |
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
5%Working
80%Studying
13%Work & Study
Official Data
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