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Music Composition Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor's & Master's
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Music Composition PhD/MPhil MPhil | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | - | - | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Electronic Music Composition MMus | University of West London | - | - | - | - | - | - | Ealing | On campus Part-time | |
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MA Music Composition MA | York St John University | - | - | - | - | - | - | York | On campus Part-time | |
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Music Composition HND | University Centre at Salford City College | - | - | - | £7500 | - | - | Salford | On campus Full-time | |
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Music Composition and Technology for Film and Games BSc (Hons) | University of Hertfordshire | 77% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 118 | Hatfield | On campus Full-time |
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Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
77
/100
30964 students of Music Composition in the UK replied
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2021
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Music Composition
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £19045 | £17710 | £21517 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £15951 - £23247 | £12504 - £22119 | £15656 - £27019 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 2, 2021
All Music Composition courses of UK
All Music Composition courses of UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £18420 | £18016 | £22515 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £14646 - £22195 | £13248 - £22501 | £16396 - £27668 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Music Composition
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Current jobs
Among graduates of Music Composition who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
Typical employers for graduates of Music Composition
- Music Production Companies
- Music Retailers
- Schools and Colleges
- Media Organisations
- Orchestras, Opera Companies
- Travel Industry Companies
Required skill level of job after 15 months
Among graduates of Music Composition who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of Music Composition (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Music Composition at Anglia Ruskin University
| 20% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 20% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Music Composition
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Music Composition.
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FAQ
- The following degrees are offered for Music Composition studies:
- Master of Philosophy - MPhil
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Master of Music - MMus
- Master of Arts - MA
- Higher National Diploma - HND
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Music Composition and Technology for Film and Games at University of Hertfordshire received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 77 out of 100 among 25 respondents.
The median salary of graduates of Music Composition was £19045 15 months after graduation, £17710 3 years after graduation and £21517 5 years after graduation.