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Music Composition Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Music Composition and Technology for Film and Games BSc (Hons) | University of Hertfordshire | 79% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 126 | Hatfield | On campus Full-time |
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Music Composition HND | University Centre at Salford City College | 79% | 0% | 0% | £7500 | - | 126 | Salford | On campus Full-time |
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MA Music Composition MA | York St John University | 79% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 126 | York | On campus Part-time |
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Electronic Music Composition MMus | University of West London | 79% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 126 | Ealing | On campus Part-time |
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Music Composition PhD/MPhil MPhil | The University of Nottingham | 79% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 126 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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 | £19497 | £18360 | £22141 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £15979 - £24075 | £13492 - £22848 | £16777 - £27979 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Music Composition courses in the UK
All Music Composition courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20479 | £19002 | £23559 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £16962 - £24745 | £14496 - £23254 | £17982 - £28789 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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 Dec 20, 2022
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Typical employers for graduates of Music Composition
- Music Production Companies
- Music Retailers
- Schools and Colleges
- Media Organisations
- Orchestras, Opera Companies
- Travel Industry Companies
Jobs of graduates of Music Composition (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Music Composition at Anglia Ruskin University
| 20% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 15% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Music Composition
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Music Composition, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
Music Composition is the creation of a new piece of original music and structure.
The median salary of graduates of Music Composition was £19497 15 months after graduation, £18360 3 years after graduation and £22141 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Music Composition studies:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Higher National Diploma - HND
- Master of Arts - MA
- Master of Music - MMus
- Master of Philosophy - MPhil
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Music Composition and Technology for Film and Games - BSc (Hons) at University of Hertfordshire received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 79 out of 100 among 35 respondents.
