Masters Degrees in Composition, United Kingdom

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. Read more

The MMus in Composition and Sonic Art allows you to develop your skills and understanding of contemporary practices in music composition and sonic art. Read more

Our MusM Composition (Electroacoustic Music and Interactive Media) master's course provides an in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge compositional techniques, methodologies and associated aesthetics in creative work that intersects with technology and other artistic or scientific forms. Read more

Study as a postgraduate composer at one of the UK's most innovative composition departments. In recent years, Birmingham Conservatoire's  Composition department  has produced outstanding contemporary artists such as  Laura Mvula ,  Raffertie  and  Charlotte Bray. Read more

The Electroacoustic Composition/Sonic Art pathway at the University of Birmingham is a world-renowned program that offers students a solid grounding in the field, with instruction in latest techniques and technology. Read more

Our MusM Composition (Instrumental and Vocal) master's course offers intensive training for composers and provides excellent preparation for doctoral work or a career in the professional world. Read more

This course gives you opportunities to develop your compositional creativity and technical fluency to an advanced level under the guidance of our expert staff. Read more

Immerse yourself in contemporary music, sharpen your skills and explore your creative voice. The MA in Composition is taught by a diverse team of internationally renowned composers who love to share their knowledge and expertise. Read more

This programme provides professional training in composition for screen media. Taught by staff and guest composers from the professional world, you will develop a strong technological foundation in the subject, along with specialist understanding of television and screen scoring. Read more

If you have ever dreamed of scoring music for film and TV, this composition course will give you the expertise and confidence to achieve your goal. Read more

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. Read more

Concert Music aims to develop an advanced knowledge of compositional techniques from the 16th to 20th/21st century. Informed by current ideas on the academic study and practical application of composition, your course will be taught by established industry professionals and academics. Read more

The MMus Composition fosters your ability to compose and notate music, and to develop your own personal musical language.  You explore a wide range of technical procedures for contemporary composition and engage intellectually and critically with related theories and concepts. Read more

The Mixed Composition pathway at the University of Birmingham aims to foster your skills in creating works which combine electroacoustics and computer technology with more traditional instrumental and vocal composition, or explore each of those elements separately. Read more