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PostgraduateMaster of Music

Composition

University of West London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£10,850Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of West London, the MMus 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 and part-time structure. Concert Music aims to develop an advanced knowledge of compositional techniques from the 16th to 20th/21st century. Informed by current ideas on the academic study and practical application of composition, your course will be taught by established industry professionals and academics. We aim to equip you with skills to help you succeed in the fast-paced and ever-changing music industry. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 99% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Compositional Techniques
Orchestration and Instrumentation
Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Music
Counterpoint and Harmonic Analysis
Electronic Music Production and Digital Composition
Research Methods in Music
Conducted Ensemble Project
Dissertation in Composition
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic58

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,250

Home Student Fee

£10,850

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
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