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MMus Music (Composition) at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Enhance your knowledge with a master's degree in music composition at the University of Southampton. You’ll graduate with the skills for a career in music or further research on a PhD. Our MMus Music Composition programme gives you the opportunity to specialise in various elements of musical composition.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Music  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a full-time master’s course. You’ll study for 12 months, from September to the following September. In the first 9 months (semesters 1 and 2) you’ll study the taught part of your course.

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Entry requirements

You’ll need a 2:2 degree in music or a related subject. For the composition pathway, you’ll 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 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,000 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 32,000 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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