MMus Electronic Music Composition at University of West London

Programme overview

The London College of Music (LCM) is known in the UK and abroad as a leader in music technology studies and, in particular, popular electronic music composition degree. This course will be of special interest to composers of electronic music in the traditional sense and to contemporary artists who combine this role with that of engineer, musician, producer and DJ. You will have access to one of the largest audio complexes in Europe, which includes professionally equipped music studios, acoustically designed recording studios and multi-performance production studios.

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

What you will study

This is an industry-focused electronic music course, and it assumes you have a level of competence in composition or music sequencing and production. You will study a broad range of electronic music, from popular electronic dance music styles to art forms such as electroacoustic music. Your composition studies will include one-to-one tutorials in a specialised area of electronic music. Modules include: Electronic Music Composition 1; Electronic Music Composition 2; Game Audio; Research Methods; Advanced Hybrid Production; Interface Design for Music; Combining Sounds; Immersive Audio; Interactive Music Technology.

Career pathways

This course helps you build a wide range of skills, knowledge and creative strategies essential for a successful career in the contemporary, fast-changing music industry. Alternatively, you may want to further your study at PhD level. Job roles include: composer; sound designer; remixer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You need: an honours degree (2:1 or above) in music, music technology or a related subject. advanced musical knowledge (although knowledge of notation and instrumental skills are not required). a portfolio of degree level or professional work; 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 need advanced musical knowledge (although knowledge of notation and instrumental skills are not required), and you will be asked to provide us with:

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,200 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

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

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

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