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MMus Critical and Experimental Composition

University of Leeds, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Composition tutors have connections with performers, ensembles, and festivals in all corners of the globe. These relationships can be useful for your professional development, giving you an insight into issues such as funding, publicity and other aspects of working life for professional freelance composers.

Many of our graduates choose to continue and refine their research by applying for PhD level study. Several of our existing PhD students also completed their Masters's courses here at Leeds.

We have other resources to support you as you develop your career plans too – the School of Music has an Alumni Mentoring Network, where you can be supported by past students as you plan your next steps.

General Eligibility

A bachelor's degree with a 2:1 (Hons) in music, or equivalent qualification

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Composition Studies

  • Portfolio of Original Composition

  • Aesthetic Theory

Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

  • Creative Inquiry, Communication and Learning

  • Issues in Musicology

  • Short Dissertation

  • Individual Project

  • Instrumental or Vocal Recital

  • Electronic & Computer Music Practice

  • Electronic and Computer Music Case Studies

  • The Recording Industry Now

  • Case Studies in the Applied Psychology of Music

  • Audience, Engagement and Impact

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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