
Overview
In composition, there is no particular house style, but we are well known for a number of areas, including:
- acoustic music, ranging from solo to symphonic scale;
- electro-acoustic, including acousmatic composition, live electronics, and mixed forms with instrument/voice;
- composition exploring the interface of Western and non-Western traditions.
The Music (Composition) programme offered by the University of Bristol also provides access to a wide network of opportunities for professional and amateur performance.
Careers
A significant number of graduates from this programme develop careers in higher education or work on high-level research projects in the field of music; others take up careers as composers and musicians.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
- MPhil (Composition, Musicology): a standalone, one-year (full-time) research degree. Students will undertake their own research project, concluding in the submission of a portfolio of 25–35 minutes of music and an analytical/contextual commentary (c.4,000–5,000 words), or a 25,000-word dissertation. Students may have the option to audit units from our taught master's programmes if they are relevant to their research.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An upper second-class degree or international equivalent, plus a portfolio of representative compositions. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree.
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20100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20100 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
4665 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4665 GBP per year during 24 months.
UK: part-time (two years)
- £2,332 per year
Living costs for Bristol
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Music (Composition).
Available Scholarships
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