MA Composition

The MA Composition program at Bath Spa University is designed for students who want to develop their skills in music composition. The course covers a wide range of topics, including composition technique, music theory, and the business side of music production. Students will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from solo pieces to large-scale ensemble works, and will receive guidance and feedback from experienced composers and musicians. By the end of the program, students will have a portfolio of original compositions that showcase their skills and creativity.

Additional Information

The MA Composition program is delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, and individual tutorials. Students will also have access to state-of-the-art recording facilities and software to help them produce high-quality recordings of their compositions. In addition, students will have the opportunity to attend concerts and events featuring guest composers and performers, and will be encouraged to engage in collaborative projects with other students and professionals in the music industry.

Unlock Your Creativity at Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University is a great choice for students interested in composition because of its strong focus on creativity and innovation. The university's experienced faculty are dedicated to helping students develop their unique voice as composers, and the program's flexible structure allows students to tailor their studies to suit their individual interests and career goals. Plus, Bath Spa University is located in a beautiful part of the country with plenty of opportunities for cultural exploration and inspiration.

MA Composition provides a space to explore a wider range of approaches and to experiment with new ideas. We’ll support developments in your creative practice through practical consideration of both your professional and academic skills.

In a typical week, you'll have an individual tutorial session with a specialist composition tutor, participate in led group discussion seminars, and attend guest talks from internationally-renowned composers and artists. Workshops with both internal and external ensembles are also held throughout the year.

Your individual tutorials give you personalized contact time with staff composers, who are themselves active composers on the international new music scene. Here, you'll have focused time to discuss and develop your own niche interests and technical concerns, as well as experiment and provoke yourself into exploring new directions in your work.

Weekly discussion seminars allow your personal development to be contextualized amid the work of others, both that of your student colleagues and the wider musical world. Through this you'll develop and expand your creative, technical, and academic skills, commenting critically upon your own and others’ work. We set this against a wider consideration of current music and developments in contemporary musical thought by looking at new work.

Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher and evidence of two years of work experience; or successful completion of equivalent courses; or satisfactory preparation for the course through informal or non-formal learning and/or professional experiences subject to the approval of the Academic Chair

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20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students