Popular Music Composition Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Institute of Contemporary Music Performance 52% 5% 6% £9250 £13750 120 London On campus Full-time
University of West London 57% 2% 13% £9250 £13250 129 Ealing On campus Full-time
BIMM - British and Irish Modern Music Institute 62% - 16% £9250 £15950 101 Hove On campus Full-time
Royal College Of Music 62% - 16% - - 101 London On campus Full-time
Royal College Of Music 62% - 16% - - 101 London On campus Full-time
University of West London 62% - 16% - - 101 Ealing On campus Part-time
Royal College Of Music 62% - 16% - - 101 London On campus Full-time
Royal College Of Music 62% - 16% - - 101 London On campus Full-time
Institute of Contemporary Music Performance 62% - 16% £9950 £14000 101 London On campus Part-time
Institute of Contemporary Music Performance 62% - 16% £9250 £13750 101 London On campus Full-time
Royal College Of Music 85% 10% 2% - - 122 London On campus Full-time
BIMM - British and Irish Modern Music Institute 62% - 16% £9250 £15950 101 Hove On campus Full-time
BIMM - British and Irish Modern Music Institute 62% - 16% €13950 €13950 101 Hove On campus Full-time
Academy of Contemporary Music Guildford 62% - 16% £9250 - 101 Guildford On campus Full-time
BIMM - British and Irish Modern Music Institute 62% - 16% £9250 £15950 101 Hove On campus Full-time
University of West London 62% - 16% - - 101 Ealing On campus Full-time
Morley College 62% - 16% £6165 - 101 London On campus Full-time
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance 62% - 16% - - 101 London On campus Full-time
University of West London 62% - 16% - - 101 Ealing On campus Part-time
Goldsmiths, University of London 62% - 16% - - 101 London On campus Part-time
Royal College Of Music 62% - 16% - - 101 London On campus Full-time
Royal College Of Music 62% - 16% - - 101 London On campus Full-time
Royal College Of Music 57% 2% 13% - - 129 London On campus Full-time
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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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
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

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Popular Music Composition

  • Melody writing
  • Harmony
  • Rhythm
  • Form
  • Instrumentation
  • Technology knowledge
  • Musical and instrumental talent
  • Self- discipline
  • Dedication to the demands
  • Ability to produce work to a consistently high standard
  • Organizational skills
  • Resourcefulness
  • Networking skills

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 City University London

35% Teaching Professionals
25% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Skilled trades occupations
10% Sales occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Popular Music Composition

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
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FAQ

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.

Bachelor of Music (Honours) - Composition at Royal College Of Music received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 85 out of 100 among 36 respondents.