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    MMus Music (Composition)

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    Southampton, GBMMusIn-person1 year
    £28,700.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    £50.00
    App fee

    MMus Music (Composition) at University of Southampton is a 1-year, in-person MMus program based in Southampton, GB. Tuition is £28,700.

    About the program

    Program specializing in musical composition, covering current trends, 20th- and 21st-century developments, aesthetic and technical issues, and in-depth analysis of genres, materials, techniques, and forms. Culminates in a composition portfolio of 35-40 minutes of music with commentary.

    Focus: both
    43 for Performing Arts (QS World Rankings by Subject 2016) | 11th Complete University Guide (Music)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Autumn 2026
    Aug 19, 2026
    September 2026
    Aug 19, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 92
    IELTS
    optional
    Min overall score 6.5 reading 6.0 writing 6.0 speaking 6.0 listening 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £10,224.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MMus Music (Composition) at University of Southampton cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MMus Music (Composition) at University of Southampton is £28,700.
    Is MMus Music (Composition) at University of Southampton online or in-person?
    MMus Music (Composition) at University of Southampton is offered in-person.
    How long does MMus Music (Composition) at University of Southampton take to complete?
    MMus Music (Composition) at University of Southampton is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for MMus Music (Composition) at University of Southampton?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 degree
    What work-permit options follow MMus Music (Composition) at University of Southampton?
    Post-completion work rights for MMus Music (Composition) at University of Southampton: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)