Music (Composition) (MMus) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Southampton |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

29 Jul, 2025Application Deadline

Scholarship

1Scholarships

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

MMusic

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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. On this course, you’ll learn current trends in composition, 20th and 21st century musical developments, aesthetic, technical and critical issues in modern compositional practice and an in-depth analysis of your chosen compositional genres, materials, techniques and forms.
Our academic staff are internationally noted performers with active solo and ensemble careers, and established composers of contemporary art music, electronic music, media music (for example, in film, TV and videogames), and jazz. These world-leading experts can offer you intensive one-to-one tuition in music history, culture and performance.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

MMusic

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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. On this course, you’ll learn current trends in composition, 20th and 21st century musical developments, aesthetic, technical and critical issues in modern compositional practice and an in-depth analysis of your chosen compositional genres, materials, techniques and forms.
Our academic staff are internationally noted performers with active solo and ensemble careers, and established composers of contemporary art music, electronic music, media music (for example, in film, TV and videogames), and jazz. These world-leading experts can offer you intensive one-to-one tuition in music history, culture and performance.

Admission Requirements

67+
3.2+
92+
6.5+
176+
120+
You’ll need a 2:1 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.

29 Jul 2025
1 Year
Sep

Scholarships

Nigeria Excellence Scholarship

Nigeria Excellence Scholarship
Master Open

Value

$4000

Deadline

30 Jun 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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