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Popular Music Composition Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor's & Master's
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Music Technology and Composition BMus (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 73% | 0% | 9% | £9250 | £15000 | 124 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
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Music (Song Writing and Production) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts | 80% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £17200 | 123 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Songwriting BA (Hons) | Buckinghamshire New University | 68% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £12500 | 91 | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time | |
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Songwriting BA (Hons) BA (Hons) | Institute of Contemporary Music Performance | 52% | 5% | 6% | £9250 | £13750 | 120 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Music (Songwriting) with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Leeds Conservatoire | 68% | 1% | 20% | £9250 | £14500 | 158 | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Songwriting with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Buckinghamshire New University | 68% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £12500 | 91 | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time | |
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Music (Songwriting) BA (Hons) | Leeds Conservatoire | 68% | 1% | 20% | £9250 | £17500 | 158 | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Music (Songwriting) BA (Hons) | University of Hull | 73% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £14800 | 126 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
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Music (Song Writing & Performance) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts | 73% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £17200 | 140 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Song Writing and Cabaret Performance BA (Hons) | University of Chichester | 80% | 2% | 9% | £9250 | £14500 | 152 | Chichester | On campus Full-time | |
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Postgraduate Diploma Composer-Performer PgDip | Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama | 80% | 2% | 9% | £10393 | £20760 | 152 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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Composition (Instrumental and Vocal Composition) MusM | The University of Manchester | 80% | 2% | 9% | £5250 | £10500 | 152 | Manchester | On campus Part-time | |
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MMus Composer-Performer MMus | Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama | 80% | 2% | 9% | £11163 | £21962 | 152 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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MMus Composition MMus | Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama | 80% | 2% | 9% | £11163 | £21962 | 152 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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Master of Arts Composition MA (PG) | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | 80% | 2% | 9% | £12945 | £22476 | 152 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Composition with Foundation BMus (Hons) | University of West London | 57% | 2% | 13% | £9250 | £13250 | 129 | Ealing | On campus Full-time | |
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Songwriting & Music Business BA (Hons) | BIMM - British and Irish Modern Music Institute | 62% | - | 16% | £9250 | £15950 | 101 | Hove | On campus Full-time | |
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Composition (Electroacoustic Music and Interactive Media) MusM | The University of Manchester | 62% | - | 16% | £5250 | £10500 | 101 | Manchester | On campus Part-time | |
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Music (Composition) MSt | University of Oxford | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
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Music Composition PhD/MPhil MPhil | The University of Nottingham | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Master of Music in Composition - Composition for Screen MMus | Royal College Of Music | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Master of Music in Composition - Composition MMus | Royal College Of Music | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Music (Composition) MMus | University of Southampton | 62% | - | 16% | £9250 | £21000 | 101 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
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Electronic Music Composition MMus | University of West London | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | Ealing | On campus Part-time | |
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Fast-Track Master of Music in Composition - Composition MMus | Royal College Of Music | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Master of Music (Composition) MMus | Royal Academy of Music, University of London | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Fast-Track Master of Music in Composition - Composition for Screen MMus | Royal College Of Music | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Master of Music (Composition: Intensive) MMus | Royal Academy of Music, University of London | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Musical Composition MA (Res) | University of Birmingham | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Music (Mixed Composition Pathway) MA | University of Birmingham | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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MA Music Composition MA | York St John University | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | York | On campus Part-time | |
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Composition of Music for Film and Television MA | University of Bristol | 62% | - | 16% | £11600 | £22500 | 101 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
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Music (Songwriting/Sound Production/Industries) MA | University of the West of Scotland | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | Paisley | On campus Full-time | |
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Songwriting MA | Institute of Contemporary Music Performance | 62% | - | 16% | £9950 | £14000 | 101 | London | On campus Part-time | |
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Songwriting MA | Bath Spa University | 62% | - | 16% | £3800 | - | 101 | Bath | On campus Part-time | |
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Songwriting and Production MA | University of South Wales | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | Pontypridd | On campus Part-time | |
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Music (Instrumental/Vocal Composition pathway) MA | University of Birmingham | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Music (Electroacoustic composition/sonic art pathway) MA | University of Birmingham | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | Birmingham | On campus Part-time | |
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Music Composition HND | University Centre at Salford City College | 62% | - | 16% | £7500 | - | 101 | Salford | On campus Full-time | |
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Music (Electroacoustic Composition) PhD | The University of Manchester | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | Manchester | On campus Part-time | |
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Musical Composition PhD | University of Sussex | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | Brighton | On campus Part-time | |
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Music (Composition) PhD | The University of Manchester | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | Manchester | On campus Part-time | |
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Musical Composition PhD | The University of Edinburgh | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | Edinburgh | On campus Part-time | |
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Songwriting (Cert HE) CertHE | Institute of Contemporary Music Performance | 62% | - | 16% | £9250 | £13750 | 101 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Songwriting & Music Production BSc (Hons) | University of Hertfordshire | 77% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 118 | Hatfield | 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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Bachelor of Music (Honours) - Composition BMus (Hons) | Royal College Of Music | 85% | 10% | 2% | - | - | 122 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Songwriting BMus (Hons) | BIMM - British and Irish Modern Music Institute | 62% | - | 16% | £9250 | £15950 | 101 | Hove | On campus Full-time | |
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Popular Music Performance & Songwriting BMus (Hons) | BIMM - British and Irish Modern Music Institute | 62% | - | 16% | €13950 | €13950 | 101 | Hove | On campus Full-time | |
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Bachelor of Music (Hons) Composition BMus (Hons) | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | 62% | - | 16% | £9250 | £18393 | 101 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Bachelor of Music (Honours) Composition BMus (Hons) | Royal Academy of Music, University of London | 87% | 5% | 2% | - | - | 132 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Songwriting BA (Hons) | Academy of Contemporary Music Guildford | 73% | 0% | 9% | £9250 | - | 124 | Guildford | On campus Full-time | |
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Popular Music Performance and Songwriting BA (Hons) | Coventry University | 67% | 3% | 5% | - | - | 110 | Coventry | On campus Full-time | |
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Music Production and Composition BA (Hons) | The Manchester College | 73% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 140 | Manchester | On campus Full-time | |
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Songwriting & Music Production BA (Hons) | BIMM - British and Irish Modern Music Institute | 62% | - | 16% | £9250 | £15950 | 101 | Hove | On campus Full-time | |
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Composition for Film and Television MMus (Comp) | University of West London | 62% | - | 16% | - | - | 101 | Ealing | On campus Full-time | |
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Composition for Film, TV and Games MA | University of Chichester | 62% | - | 16% | £7900 | £14300 | 101 | Chichester | On campus Full-time | |
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Composition for Media, Film and Games BA (Hons) | Academy of Contemporary Music Guildford | 62% | - | 16% | £9250 | - | 101 | Guildford | On campus Full-time | |
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Creative Media Production (Sound Media - Digital Composition) HND | Morley College | 62% | - | 16% | £6165 | - | 101 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Professional Diploma (Composition) Prof Dip | Royal Academy of Music, University of London | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Professional Diploma Composition/ Performance/ Jazz Level 7 Prof Dip | Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Composition PgDip | Bath Spa University | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
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Postgraduate Diploma: Advanced Studies in Composition PgDip | Royal Northern College of Music | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | Manchester | On campus Full-time | |
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Postgraduate Certificate (Composition: Intensive) PgCert | Royal Academy of Music, University of London | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Postgraduate Certificate (Composition) PgCert | Royal Academy of Music, University of London | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Composition MMus | University of West London | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | Ealing | On campus Part-time | |
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Composition MMus | Goldsmiths, University of London | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | London | On campus Part-time | |
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Composition and Sonic Art MMus | Bangor University | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | Bangor | On campus Full-time | |
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Master of Composition - Composition MComp | Royal College Of Music | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Master of Composition - Composition for Screen MComp | Royal College Of Music | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Master of Arts (Composition: Intensive) MA (PG) | Royal Academy of Music, University of London | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Master of Arts (Composition) MA (PG) | Royal Academy of Music, University of London | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Composition MA | The University of Sheffield | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
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Composition for Screen (with Integrated Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year) BMus (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Composition for Screen (with Professional Practice Year) BMus (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Composition for Screen (with Integrated Foundation Year) BMus (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Composition for Screen (with Integrated International Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year) BMus (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Composition for Screen (with Integrated International Foundation Year) BMus (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 80% | 2% | 9% | - | - | 152 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Composition for Screen BMus (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 57% | 2% | 13% | - | - | 129 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Artist Diploma in Composition Art Dip | Royal College Of Music | 57% | 2% | 13% | - | - | 129 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
76
/100
30964 students of Popular 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 Popular Music Composition
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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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 Popular Music Composition courses of UK
All Popular 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 | |
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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 Popular 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 Popular 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 Popular Music Composition
- Music Production Companies
- Music Retailers
- Media Organisations
- Magazines and Licensing Bodies
- Schools and Colleges
- Orchestras, Opera Companies and Touring Companies
- Travel Industry Companies
- Mental Healthcare Providers and Charitable Organisations
- The Armed Forces
- Cultural and Creative Industries
Required skill level of job after 15 months
Among graduates of Popular 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 Popular Music Composition (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Popular 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 Popular 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 Popular Music Composition.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Popular Music Composition.
FAQ
- The following degrees are offered for Popular Music Composition studies:
- Bachelor of Music (Honours) - BMus (Hons)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
- Master of Music - MusM
- Master of Music - MMus
- Master of Arts (Postgraduate) - MA (PG)
- Master of Studies - MSt
- Master of Philosophy - MPhil
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Master of Research - MA (Res)
- Master of Arts - MA
- Higher National Diploma - HND
- Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Master of Music (Composition) - MMus (Comp)
- Professional Diploma - Prof Dip
- Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
- Masters in Research - MRes
- Master of Composition - MComp
- Artist Diploma - Art Dip
Bachelor of Music (Honours) Composition at Royal Academy of Music, University of London received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 87 out of 100 among 74 respondents.
The median salary of graduates of Popular Music Composition was £19045 15 months after graduation, £17710 3 years after graduation and £21517 5 years after graduation.