Part-timeMusic CompositionUnited Kingdom

28 Master's degrees in Music Composition in United Kingdom

University of West London4,4(80)

London, United Kingdom

Composition

The Composition course from the University of West London blends practical composition with academic inquiry, giving you the freedom to experiment, innovate and refine your artistic voice while gaining the technical mastery to thrive in today's diverse music industries.

M.Mus. On-campus

1 year$23,345/yr

Newcastle University4,2(92)

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Music (Performance - Composition)

Develop your music performance or composition skills vital for your career as a professional musician or teacher, or combine them together as you develop real world skills with this research-based Music (Performance - Composition) course from Newcastle University.

M.A. On-campus

1 year$35,051/yr

University of Portsmouth4,0(101)

Portsmouth, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Music Technology

The Music Technology degree course from University of Portsmouth is ideal if you have a creative computing background and want to develop the skills needed to become a professional audio specialist.

M.Sc. On-campus

1 year$25,172/yr

Birmingham City University4,1(122)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 7% in Worldwide

Composition

Study Composition at Birmingham City University. In recent years, Birmingham Conservatoire's Composition department has produced outstanding contemporary artists such as Laura Mvula, Raffertie and Charlotte Bray. Composition is provided by Birmingham City University.

Master On-campus

2 years$35,451/yr

Royal Holloway University of London4,4(63)

Egham, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Music Composition pathway

Providing a balance of broad-based study and specialist training, this Music Composition pathway course at Royal Holloway University of London is designed to meet your needs whether you wish to specialise as preparation for future research or take a more varied set of options as a stand along qualification.

M.Mus. On-campus

1 year$30,179/yr

ThinkSpace Education

Online

Media Composition and Songwriting

Welcome to the forefront of musical innovation with ThinkSpace Education's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program in Media Composition and Songwriting. Immerse yourself in a transformative educational experience that prepares you for a dynamic career in the evolving landscape of media composition and songwriting.

M.F.A. Online

2 years$11,774/yr

University of York4,3(138)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Music - Composition for Film and TV

Music - Composition for Film and TV from University of York, you will explore a wide range of approaches to your creativity within the scope of visual media.

M.A. On-campus

1 year$36,878/yr

Bath Spa University4,2(28)

Bath, United Kingdom

Composition

During our Master’s in Composition at Bath Spa University, you’ll develop your skills as a composer and deepen your understanding of current artistic and professional trends in music.

M.A. On-campus

1 year$24,137/yr

ThinkSpace Education

Online

Songwriting and Orchestration

The orchestra can always be found in the world of commercial music in some form and can be used to great effect. The Songwriting and Orchestration program at ThinkSpace Education will give you the contemporary songwriting and production skills you need to build a strong career, and also the technical and creative skills required to utilise the full capabilities of an orchestral ensemble.

M.F.A. Online

2 years$12,248/yr

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)4,1(15)

Inverness, United Kingdom

Music

This Music course at The University of the Highlands and Islands UHI) is suitable for those involved in creating (composition, songwriting and production) or studying music, and who wish to expand their current field of expertise.

M.Mus. Blended

1½ year$21,924/yr

ThinkSpace Education

Online

Professional Media Composition

Professional Media Composition at ThinkSpace Education is for composers who want to earn a living writing music for media. It delivers the creative, technical and business skills to help you succeed.

M.A. Online

1 year$16,457/yr

ThinkSpace Education

Online

Media Composition and Orchestration

Media Composition and Orchestration at ThinkSpace Education is for composers looking for a comprehensive preparation for a career scoring film, TV and games. You will learn to work in almost every sector of the media using a range of compositional techniques from live orchestral scoring and hybrid compositional techniques.

M.F.A. Online

2 years$12,248/yr

ThinkSpace Education

Online

Video Game and Media Composition

This course in Video Game and Media Composition at ThinkSpace Education equips you with the skills and experience to tackle a wide range of film and television projects from animation to commercials, trailers to feature films. We go further by giving you the detailed technical and creative skills to succeed in a rapidly expanding world of video game music.

M.F.A. Online

2 years$11,774/yr

University of West London4,4(80)

London, United Kingdom

Electronic Music Composition

The Electronic Music Composition course from the University of West London will be of special interest to composers of electronic music in the traditional sense and to contemporary artists who combine this role with that of engineer, musician, producer and DJ.

M.Mus. On-campus

1 year$23,345/yr

University of Leeds4,4(68)

Leeds, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Critical and Experimental Composition

This Critical and Experimental Composition MMus course from University of Leeds gives you opportunities to develop your compositional creativity and technical fluency to an advanced level under the guidance of our expert staff.

M.Mus. On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

The University of Edinburgh4,1(143)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Composition

The Composition programme at The University of Edinburgh seeks curious, open-minded, adaptable and highly creative individuals who are keen to acquire new skills and consolidate their existing knowledge across all areas of new music creation.

M.Mus. On-campus

1 year$43,307/yr

University of South Wales4,3(100)

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Songwriting and Production

The Songwriting and Production course from University of South Wales is delivered in the context of a thriving contemporary music and cultural scene in Wales. This innovative Songwriting and Production programme will inspire you to develop your own artistic voice, and make serious connections within the world of songwriting.

M.A. On-campus

1 year$22,871/yr

The University of Manchester4,0(95)

Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Composition (Electroacoustic Music and Interactive Media)

This Composition (Electroacoustic Music and Interactive Media) course offered at The University of Manchester 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.

M.Mus. On-campus

1 year$36,540/yr

University of Leeds4,4(68)

Leeds, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music and Wellbeing

The Music and Wellbeing PGCert at the University of Leeds is a comprehensive programme designed for those wishing to deepen their understanding of music's impact on health and wellbeing. Offered in both full-time (9 months) and part-time (20 months) formats, this course equips students with essential skills and knowledge in a supportive academic environment.

Postgraduate Certificate On-campus

9 monthsTuition not available

Bucks New University3,9(26)

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Music and Audio Production

If you’re seeking to advance your career in Music and Audio Production, this course from Bucks New University gives you the opportunity to study record production, sound design, audio-visual composition, sound art, creative audio production and music business, amongst other exciting topics.

M.A. On-campus

1 year$22,032/yr