Course summary
Our MusM Composition (Instrumental and Vocal) master's course offers intensive training for composers. We offer an invaluable opportunity for composers to hone their skills and develop their personal voice, through an outstanding programme of workshops with leading professional musicians. These opportunities provide excellent preparation for careers in the professional world, or for subsequent doctoral study. You will benefit from:
- Teaching that embraces creative flexibility allowing you to develop your own compositional interests;
- professional ensembles workshopping your compositions;
- integration into the active research culture of The University of Manchester, through research seminars, workshops and concerts.
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.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | An overall grade of 6.5 in IELTS with 6.5 in writing an no skill below 6.0 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 93 | 93+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 22 and no skill below 20. |
An overall grade of 6.5 in IELTS with 6.5 in writing an no skill below 6.0 is required or 93+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 22 and no skill below 20. If you have obtained a different qualification, please check our English language requirements to ensure that it is accepted and equivalent to the above requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL