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PostgraduateMA

Music: Composition

University of York
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£27,250Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Music: Composition at University of York is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. You will complete 2 projects, centring around your own musical interests (performance, composition, musicology, etc) with class teaching and authoritative guidance from academics and professional musicians and access to our excellent facilities. Typically there are around 6 postgraduate students working with a particular supervisor on a pathway, and during the year you will concentrate on your own particular projects. There are no major pieces of work thrust upon you that do not respect the independent nature of your pursuits. International tuition fees are £27,250 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Compositional Techniques
Orchestration and Instrumental Writing
Music Analysis and Critical Studies
Research Methods in Music
Contemporary Musical Practice
Harmonic and Structural Development
Collaborative Project Development
Independent Composition Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£27,250

Home Student Fee

£12,000

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

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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About University of York

University of York offers Music: Composition as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#169QS World
#20UK Ranking
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