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University of Southampton: Music (Composition)
Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
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Department | Music |
Web | www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate |
AdmissionsPGT.AH@soton.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 023 8059 4732 |
Study type | Taught |
Master of Music - MMus
Summary
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.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Upper 2nd Class Honours degree or equivalent in Music or related subject. |
Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
The MMus Music Composition programme gives you the opportunity to specialise in various elements of musical composition. On this course, you’ll learn about current trends in composition and explore major 20th and 21st century musical developments. You'll dig into the aesthetic, technical and critical issues in modern compositional practice and undertake an in-depth analysis of your chosen compositional genres, materials, techniques and forms.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Upper 2nd Class Honours degree or equivalent in Music or related subject. |
Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
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