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  Composition and Sonic Art - MMus/PGDip


Bangor University    College of Arts, Humanities and Business

Full time & Part time September PGDip, Other 1 year full time, 2-5 years part time, Diploma 30 weeks full time
Creative Arts & Design (9)

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The MMus/PGDip in Composition and Sonic Art is a dynamic programme that allows you to explore contemporary practices in music composition and sonic art. With a strong focus on research-led practice, you will develop high-level skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication. Choose from a range of specialisms, including writing for instruments and voices, acousmatic composition, and composing for film and media. Benefit from close collaboration with professional composers and researchers, and potential work placements with industry partners. Entry requirements include a first degree at 2.ii standard or higher, and the submission of representative samples of your creative work. Prepare for a successful career in music composition and beyond.

About the course

The MMus in Composition and Sonic Art allows you to develop your skills and understanding of contemporary practices in music composition and sonic art. The programme will equip you with the knowledge required to compose in a range of styles and genres, while enabling you to develop high-level skills in a compositional field of your choice. You will learn more about the concepts of research-led practice, and will hone high-level transferable skills in critical thinking, conceptual thinking, problem solving, analysis, communication, self-direction, creativity and originality.

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Entry Requirements

A first degree at 2.ii standard or higher (or equivalent) is required.
Candidates with a 2.ii degree must however achieve a 2.i in a substantial project in their chosen area of study (e.g. a portfolio of compositions).

Applicants may be asked to submit 2-3 representative samples of their creative work (these can be notated scores, or audio recordings, or both, and can be uploaded as documents or weblinks such as to Dropbox, YouTube or similar).




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Scholarships

Scholarships, Studentships and Bursaries are funded by both the University and individual academic schools. In addition the International Education Centre also supports international students through a range of awards for international students. Full time students only.

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Eligibility

Eligibility will be dependent on the individual scholarship.

As you would expect from a university that places great emphasis on student support, Bangor is keen to offer extra help to students. There are a range of bursaries and scholarships available for postgraduate students.

Application Procedure

Applications are made online and through country managers. Please see individual scholarship information to see how to apply for each scholarship.


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