Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Music - Composition pathway in Birmingham United Kingdom | University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
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Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,310
(c. USD31,067.1)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Modern music composition is a vibrant, constantly changing field that blends performers, varied styles, cultural influences, and cutting-edge technology.
As a contemporary composer, you have access to all these tools, and the Composition program helps develop your abilities in this dynamic landscape. Through this pathway, you'll craft innovative pieces that merge state-of-the-art electronic music technology with classical instruments and vocals, or focus on these components individually, all while benefiting from our advanced coursework. We encourage creations involving interactive systems, multimedia projects, improvisation, and sound art, while helping each student cultivate their distinct artistic identity.
Birmingham offers postgraduate students complimentary academic language courses to enhance their research and studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
We usually ask for a good Honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in Music or a related subject with a substantial musical component. Degrees in other subjects will be considered where candidates have significant professional musical experience and relevant qualifications.
Your application should include a personal statement of approximately 5,000 characters. You should use your personal statement to explain why you are interested in studying this programme. In order to expedite processing, please clearly state the pathway to which you are applying within the first paragraph of your personal statement.
All prospective students for pathways in composition must also submit a portfolio of 34 compositions, showcasing your range of styles and compositional technique.
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to:
TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
Your application should include a personal statement of approximately 5,000 characters. You should use your personal statement to explain why you are interested in studying this programme. In order to expedite processing, please clearly state the pathway to which you are applying within the first paragraph of your personal statement.
All prospective students for pathways in composition must also submit a portfolio of 34 compositions, showcasing your range of styles and compositional technique.
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to:
TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
Tuition
GBP
23,310