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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Composition
| Institution | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Music |
| Web | http://www.rcs.ac.uk |
| admissions@rcs.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0141 332 4101 |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Arts
Summary
The MA Composition pathway is designed to explore your compositional voice. Embarking on your tailored learning journey, our tutors will apply their expertise to support your creative and professional development.
Composition students have opportunities to work in the superb electroacoustic and recording studios, devise new work in our purpose-built performance venues, and complete an optional second study in performance. You will be working with our diverse and talented performing community in some of the best facilities in Europe.
Performing new work is of paramount importance to us. The Composition department has a significant reputation for contemporary music. PLUG – our critically acclaimed annual festival – is a renowned platform for premiering hundreds of new works. Our professional partnerships with leading ensembles and orchestras will provide you with further opportunities to hear your pieces performed.
Composition can be a solitary existence, but our Composition programmes aims to challenge and provide students with collaborative experiences with artists from dance, theatre, film, and musical theatre disciplines to develop their skills.
At RCS, our aim is for each of our graduates to build a distinct, artistic practice, with the skills required to embark on a professional career as a creator of new music.
Please note, the international deadline for this programme is the 1st December 2026, but we would encourage applicants to apply early where possible.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Location | Main Site 100 Renfrew Street Glasgow G2 3DB |
Fees
| Channel Islands;England;Northern Ireland;Wales;Scotland;Republic of Ireland | 19037 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU;International | 37372 GBP for Whole course |
Master of Music
Summary
The MMus Composition programme, is a pathway designed to explore your compositional voice. Embarking on your tailored learning journey, our tutors will apply their expertise to support your creative and professional development.
Composition students have opportunities to work in the superb electroacoustic and recording studios, devise new work in our purpose-built performance venues, and complete an optional second study in performance. You will be working with our diverse and talented performing community in some of the best facilities in Europe.
Performing new work is of paramount importance to us. The Composition department has a significant reputation for contemporary music. PLUG – our critically acclaimed annual festival – is a renowned platform for premiering hundreds of new works. Our professional partnerships with leading ensembles and orchestras will provide you with further opportunities to hear your pieces performed.
Composition can be a solitary existence, but our Composition programme aims to challenge and provide students with collaborative experiences with artists from dance, theatre, film, and musical theatre disciplines to develop their skills.
At RCS, our aim is for each of our graduates to build a distinct, artistic practice, with the skills required to embark on a professional career as a creator of new music.
Please note, the international deadline for this programme is the 1st December 2026, but we would encourage applicants to apply early where possible.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Location | Main Site 100 Renfrew Street Glasgow G2 3DB |
Fees
| Channel Islands;England;Northern Ireland;Wales;Scotland;Republic of Ireland | 13707 GBP for Per year |
|---|---|
| EU;International | 29786 GBP for Per year |
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