MMus Composition and Sonic Art in Bangor United Kingdom | Bangor University

The MMus in Composition and Sonic Art helps you refine your abilities and deepen your knowledge of modern composition techniques and sonic artistry. This program provides the tools needed to create music across various contemporary genres. By pursuing this master's degree, you'll cultivate advanced expertise in your preferred compositional specialization. You'll gain the ability to situate your creative work within wider artistic and intellectual frameworks while developing valuable transferable skills like critical analysis, conceptual development, problem-solving, communication, independent thinking, and innovative approaches.
Specializations span multiple styles, encompassing instrumental/vocal writing, electroacoustic and acousmatic composition, live electronic music with performers, and popular songwriting.
You'll have opportunities to collaborate with renowned professional composers and researchers, many with global recognition. Bangor University's program maintains strong connections with industry leaders including BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Welsh National Opera, Pontio Arts Centre, and numerous other cultural organizations and festivals.

Career Prospects
This MMus program fosters distinctive artistic development within an academic setting, providing excellent preparation for doctoral studies or professional creative work. Graduates acquire highly sought-after skills in analysis, innovation, and expression that are applicable both within and beyond the music industry. Alumni have established careers as composers, arrangers, music editors, arts managers, educators, performers, and entrepreneurs.

Program Duration: MMus - 1 year full-time or 2-5 years part-time; Diploma - 30 weeks full-time