MMus Composition (distance learning) at University of West London

Programme overview

The MMus Composition (distance learning) course sits at the heart of the London College of Music. It represents a creative hub for innovative, forward-thinking musical minds that, in the spirit of practice-as-research, join practical composition and academic inquiry. Through an exploration of sophisticated compositional techniques, advanced orchestration, and audio-MIDI production, this composition course enables you to specialise in music composition while providing an insight into 21st-century practices and ideas.

Duration: 1 year full-time online; 2 years part-time online | Study mode: full-time (part-time available; online/distance option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The music composition course gives you excellent opportunities to develop your technical abilities in the fields of composition and orchestration, offering the possibility to collaborate with internationally known ensembles towards the recording and production of your work. Such opportunities intend to enable you to strengthen and refine your own artistic voice and expand your musical and dramatic vocabulary. Modules include: Practical Composition 1; Practical Composition 2; Professional Orchestration and Arrangement; Audio and MIDI Production; Music Score Production; Research Methods; Masters Project.

Career pathways

There is a wide range of potential careers and jobs for music composition graduates. Once you graduate, you could go on to be a sound editor, composer, music director or many other roles. Job roles include: sound editor; copyist; arranger; composer; sound designer; music director.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You need: an honours degree (2:2 or above) in music, music technology or a related subject; advanced musical knowledge. a portfolio of degree level or professional work including at least two notated scores; a written statement. We may also offer you a place based on relevant experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications are considered individually. Find out more about our processes for recognising previous experience . We look for students who show enthusiasm and a passion for the subject through previous study or professional experience. IELTS 6.5 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement of 6.5 overall score for IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). You will also need advanced musical knowledge, and will be asked to provide us with: a portfolio of degree level or professional work; a written statement

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time online; 2 years part-time online

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply-postgraduates

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