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MMus Composition (Intensive) at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama - UCAS

Course summary

The MMus Composition programme is available over two years, full-time. In exceptional cases a one year intensive programme is available. For more information, please see our website: http://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/composition

Course details

Principal study options

During the application and audition process, you must select which instrument(s) you wish to specialise in for the duration of your course. On this course, you can choose from the following options:

Main specialism

Only one specialism is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument, but this will not contribute towards the qualification.

Instrument/specialisms

For all courses, you must select at least one specialism from the 'primary' list. For those studying primary/secondary pathways, two instruments may be selected – one from the 'primary' list and one from the 'secondary' list. Joint pathway students may select any two instruments from either list.

Primary instrument/specialism

  • Composition

How to apply

This course is closed for the 2024 academic cycle. Please contact the provider or view the 2025 courses.

*If you are an international applicant, or you are applying for a postgraduate course, or are choosing certain assessment locations, the 'on time' deadline may be later in the year - please contact the conservatoire directly.

Application codes

Course code:
802F
Institution code:
R59
Campus name:
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

International applicants whose first language is not English will need to gain an English language qualification. For more information, please see our website: https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/englishlanguage

Entry requirements

Entry to the postgraduate composition programme is by interview. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a level of ability appropriate for professional training. Applicants will be asked to send a portfolio of their creative work to discuss at interview. Minimum entry requirements usually include an undergraduate degree in music (2:1 or higher for Masters applicants) or an equivalent qualification. Candidates who have been studying or working in another field will be considered.

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Portfolio


Assessment locations

In the event of a successful assessment, applicants may be invited for a further interview prior to being made an offer.

Remote assessment recordings may be accepted in the event that you cannot attend an assessment in person.

Single specialism assessment

LocationOn-time FeeLate Fee
UKEC ChinaNo fee charged
China - ZL EstrellaNo fee charged
Online£63£63

*Fee not collected by UCAS

Joint principal specialism assessment

LocationOn-time FeeLate Fee
UKEC ChinaNot available at this location
China - ZL EstrellaNot available at this location
OnlineNot available at this location

*Fee not collected by UCAS

Additional information

All applicants are required to submit a portfolio to support their application; for more information and guidance, please see our website: http://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/auditions .


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £17000 Whole course
EU £29600 Whole course
England £17000 Whole course
Northern Ireland £17000 Whole course
Scotland £17000 Whole course
Wales £17000 Whole course
International £29600 Whole course
Channel Islands £17000 Whole 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

Please note the fee for vocal studies is £17,700(UK) and £31,100 (International /EU). All tuition fees are subject to annual revision and are typically increased.
MMus Composition (Intensive) at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama - UCAS