Composition – Bachelor of Music (Honours) at Royal Academy of Music

Programme overview

The four-year Bachelor of Music (BMus) in Composition builds a strong foundation in compositional techniques that can be focused over four years to support individual interests and career ambitions, awarded by the University of London. Composers have opportunities to have their music played and recorded in numerous contexts within a collaborative environment, and take weekly academic classes alongside their principal study.

Department: Composition & Contemporary Music | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core elements are Principal Study, Artist Development and Academic Study (Aural, Analysis and History), with weekly academic classes alongside the composition principal study.

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Entry requirements

Performance/Composition: high standard of performing potential or composition, strong musicianship and good aural skills. Music exams: formal exams are not required, but successful performers are typically at Grade 8 Distinction level or higher. Music theory: Grade 6 level knowledge is recommended before starting if not taking school music exams. Keyboard skills: no formal minimum unless it is the Principal Study, though Grade 5 piano is desirable. Entry is by audition (repertoire set by instrument), with an academic interview and aural skills assessment.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Tuition per academic year; may increase during studies. Source

International applicants: GBP 30,850 a year. Tuition per academic year; may increase during studies. Source

Duration: 4 years full-time

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