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Songwriting remains one of the UK’s biggest exports, with UK music stronger than ever. Popular song is the heart of the industry, and global demand for new songs is high. On our MA Songwriting you will nurture your musical creativity, focus and develop your professional portfolio, forge new collaborative networks, and engage in research designed to support your career as a songwriter. The course is aimed at unpublished songwriters wishing to develop their craft to professional level, and published songwriters wishing to achieve academic accreditation while exploring their creativity.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Songwriting remains one of the UK’s biggest exports, with UK music stronger than ever. Popular song is the heart of the industry, and global demand for new songs is high. On our MA Songwriting you will nurture your musical creativity, focus and develop your professional portfolio, forge new collaborative networks, and engage in research designed to support your career as a songwriter. The course is aimed at unpublished songwriters wishing to develop their craft to professional level, and published songwriters wishing to achieve academic accreditation while exploring their creativity.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
You’ll already be very much engaged in songwriting - this course is not suitable for beginners. However, lack of knowledge of music theory isn’t a hindrance. You need "ideas".
2 Years
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
Domestic
7,600 GBP
International
14,700 GBP
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Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
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