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University of Southampton: Music (Composition)
| Institution | University of Southampton |
|---|---|
| Department | Music |
| Web | http://www.southampton.ac.uk |
| AdmissionsPGT.AH@soton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 023 8059 4732 |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Music - MMus
Summary
About this Course The MMus Music (Composition) program gives you the opportunity to specialize intensively in musical composition. You will engage with: • Current trends in composition. • 20th and 21st century musical developments. • Aesthetic, technical, and critical issues in modern compositional practice. • In-depth analysis of your chosen compositional genres, materials, techniques, and forms. The course is taught by academic staff who are internationally noted performers and established composers of contemporary art music, electronic music, media music (for film, TV, and video games), and jazz. These experts provide intensive one-to-one tuition.
Key Features and Structure • Composition Portfolio: The program culminates in the creation of a final composition portfolio (35 minutes of music with a 3,000-word commentary, or 40 minutes with a 1,000-word commentary). • Flexible Pathways: The MMus is a broad program with four specialist pathways (Composition, Performance, Musicology, Music Education). You can mix composition modules with topics from other pathways to develop a wider skill set and personalize the course. • Facilities & Resources: You will have access to specialist facilities, including: o Recording studios and specialist music software. o A loud rehearsal room and practice rooms. o Use of the Turner Sims concert hall facilities for recitals. • Industry Engagement: Students are encouraged to get involved in workshops and masterclasses; a past student highlighted getting involved in workshops with the BBC Singers as an inspiring experience. • Structure: This is a 12-month full-time master's degree. The first 9 months consist of taught modules (refining professional writing and presentation skills), and the final 3 months (over the summer) are dedicated to the independent composition portfolio.
Career Prospects The MMus in Composition prepares you to work professionally in the music and wider cultural sector, or to pursue further academic study. Graduates are ready to: • Work as a freelance musician or composer. • Continue research at a doctoral level (PhD). • Work in the music industry or wider cultural sector. • Become a teacher.
Further Information • Award: Master of Music (MMus) • The course is highly practical and focused on developing your artistic output, culminating in a significant portfolio of original music which forms the core of your final assessment.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You’ll need a 2:2 degree in music or a related subject. For the Composition pathway, you’ll need to submit a portfolio of 2 to 4 compositions. These should total 15 to 20 minutes of music, showing your range and compositional techniques. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
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 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You’ll need a 2:1 degree in music or a related subject. For the Composition pathway, you’ll need to submit a portfolio of 2 to 4 compositions. These should total 15 to 20 minutes of music, showing your range and compositional techniques. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
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