Program Overview

MusM Composition (Instrumental and Vocal music)

Overview

The MusM Composition (Instrumental and Vocal music) program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career as a composer. The program offers outstanding performance and opportunities, including guaranteed professional workshops and/or performances.

Entry Requirements

• We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in a humanities-based subject area.
• Full entry requirements can be found on the university's website.

Application and Selection

• Apply online through the university's website.
• The deadline for applications is early February each year.

Course Details

• Degree awarded: Master of Music (MusM)
• Duration: 1 year
• Course options:
  • Full-time: Yes
  • Part-time: Yes
  • Full-time distance learning: No
  • Part-time distance learning: No

Careers

• The program is designed to prepare students for a career as a composer.
• Students will have access to outstanding performance and opportunities, including guaranteed professional workshops and/or performances.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • MusM (full-time):
    • UK students (per annum): £13,000
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £27,000
  • MusM (part-time):
    • UK students (per annum): £6,500
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £13,500

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• The School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (SALC) offers a number of School awards and Subject-specific bursaries (the values of which are usually set at Home/EU fees level), open to both Home/EU and international students.
• The deadline for these is early February each year.
• Details of all funding opportunities, including deadlines, eligibility and how to apply, can be found on the School's funding page.
• The University's postgraduate funding database can also be used to find other funding opportunities.
• The Manchester Alumni Bursary offers a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees to University of Manchester alumni who achieved a 1st within the last three years and are progressing to a postgraduate taught masters course.
• The Manchester Master's Bursary is a University-wide scheme that offers 100 bursaries worth £4,000 in funding for students from underrepresented groups.

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