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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.