MMus Music (Composition) in Southampton United Kingdom | University of Southampton

University of Southampton | Southampton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 26,500
(c. USD35,489.07)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Advance your expertise through a master's program in music composition at the University of Southampton. Graduates will acquire the necessary skills for professional music careers or advanced PhD research. Our MMus Music Composition program allows specialization across diverse aspects of musical creation. Throughout this course, you'll explore: contemporary compositional movements, musical innovations from the 20th and 21st centuries, artistic, technical, and critical considerations in modern composition, comprehensive study of selected compositional styles, methods, and structures. Our faculty includes internationally recognized performers with thriving solo and ensemble careers, alongside accomplished composers specializing in contemporary art music, electronic music, media scoring (including film, television, and gaming), and jazz. These distinguished experts provide personalized instruction in music history, cultural studies, and performance techniques.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Youll need a 2:1 degree in music or a related subject.
For the Composition pathway, youll need to submit a portfolio of 2 to 4 compositions. These should total 15 to 20 minutes of music, showing your range and compositional techniques.

IELTS - overall score 6.5 with other component (reading, writing, speaking, listening) should not less than 6.0.
TOEFL iBT- 92

Tuition GBP 26,500

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