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Master of Composition
- London, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Doctoral programme in musical composition.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Composition.
Career outcomes
- Composition Specialist
- Composition Assistant
Curriculum
- Composition applied study
- Additional musicology or theory seminar
- Musicology Colloquium
- Pathways in Higher Education
- And doctoral consultation and research each semester
- With at least one year in full-time residence.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 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.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (usually 2:2 or above, Subject-related for some courses) or equivalent professional qualification with experience, Level 6 qualifications at the same level as UK applicants
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 each)
- TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 58+ (51+ each)
- PTE Academic Cambridge 176 (169 each)
- Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4.5 (writing
- IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Purpose
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and intake. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Prepare and submit the required portfolio using the application instructions. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,750 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | West London campus (Ealing) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | London College of Music |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Standard,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £17,750 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 each), TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore), Duolingo PTE Academic 58+ (51+ each), PTE Academic Cambridge 176 (169 each), Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4.5 (writing, IELTS 6.5. A portfolio is required.