Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA by Research in Musical Composition in Birmingham United Kingdom | University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
|
Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,840
(c. USD29,107.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our composition research program is designed to enhance your abilities as you explore a dynamic musical landscape that blends classical traditions with cutting-edge innovations, merging acoustic instruments with advanced technology.
Through this course, you'll have the opportunity to produce musical and sonic pieces utilizing electroacoustic techniques, digital tools, conventional (and unconventional) instrumental and vocal arrangements, or a fusion of these elements. We also support works incorporating interactive systems, multimedia, and sound art installations, empowering you to carve out your unique creative direction.
The Music Department provides two postgraduate research pathways, whether you aim to culminate your academic journey with a PhD or embark on Masters-level research after completing an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must submit sample compositional work in the form of scores and/or recordings (as appropriate to specialty). These can be submitted by mail, or (preferably) electronically, using wetransfer or similar or a weblink.
Our requirements for postgraduate research are dependent on the type of programme you are applying for:
For MA by Research programmes, entry to our programmes usually requires a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree in Music or a related subject, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK.
If you are applying for a PhD then you will usually also need to hold a good Masters qualification in Music or a related subject.
Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
If you are applying for distance learning research programmes, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band
TOEFL - 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
Our requirements for postgraduate research are dependent on the type of programme you are applying for:
For MA by Research programmes, entry to our programmes usually requires a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree in Music or a related subject, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK.
If you are applying for a PhD then you will usually also need to hold a good Masters qualification in Music or a related subject.
Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
If you are applying for distance learning research programmes, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band
TOEFL - 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
Tuition
GBP
21,840