Composition - MMus / PgCert / PgDip

... United Kingdom
... Birmingham City University

Course Overview

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. Unlike many composition courses at this level, the course actively celebrates the diversity of today's musical genres and fosters artists who challenge, innovate and transform notions of artistic practice today. You'll spend most of your time writing music for professional and student ensembles, whether you choose to respond to our set briefs or work on your own projects. You'll be encouraged to express yourself in multiple musical and artistic genres. By studying composition within a thriving conservatoire setting, you'll have excellent opportunities to collaborate with performers and to have your works performed.

General Eligibility

Non-UK students should hold a Bachelor's degree or a similar degree-equivalent diploma, ideally but not necessarily in Music.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

  • You must have a minimum of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent in all four skills areas to secure a visa

Programme Information
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Course Category

Teaching and Education


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Campus Name

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

2


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

£11,000, £23,600,


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Campus

London

Entry Score

6.5

Course Level

Postgraduate

Total Course Fee

24400

Campus

Queensgate Campus, Huddersfield

Entry Score

6.5

Course Level

Postgraduate

Total Course Fee

UK: £9,250, International/EU:£17,000

Campus

Ormskirk, Lancashire, England

Entry Score

6.0

Course Level

Postgraduate

Total Course Fee

£ Home full-time: £9,250, International full-time: £15,500

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