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MMus by composition at Durham University

Durham University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

MMus in Music at Durham is a research degree in which students pursue an independent project devised with their supervisors, with a portfolio of original compositions and critical commentary. Progress is reviewed periodically by an expert supervisory team.

Department: Department of Music  |  Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Portfolio of original compositions of 60 minutes with a commentary of 12,000 words.

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Application information

Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time

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