| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMus (Hons) | Full-time | 3 years | September | GBP 0 | GBP 0 |
| BMus (Hons) | Part-time | 6 years | September | GBP 0 | GBP 0 |
| BMus (Hons) | Full-time | 3 years | September | GBP 9250 | GBP 11500 |
| BMus (Hons) | Part-time | 6 years | September | GBP 6167 | GBP 7667 |
Course summary
88% of students on our music courses said they 'would recommend their course to others' in the National Student Survey 2016.
Overview
Composition at the London College of Music draws on a wide range of cultural influences; not ignoring the challenges of the avant garde or, by contrast, the commercial demands of writing for media.
Why choose this course?
Professor Francis Pott, Head of Composition, is an internationally celebrated composer, known for such masterpieces as The Cloud of Unknowing.
The department runs a composers' workshop series, in which you will have the opportunity to meet leading composers. In recent semesters, Michael Finnissy, Judith Weir, Augusta Read Thomas, Simon Holt, Param Vir, Philip Grange, Bryn Harrison and many others have attended these workshops, along with major film composers such as John Cameron, and virtuoso performers demonstrating their instruments. Members of staff include producer/composer Paul Borg and celebrity arranger and producer Pip Williams, who also contribute to the series.
BMus Composition is a three-year course in which you can specialise in score-based composition, while also taking modules with Performance and Music Technology students.
As part of our celebrated Composer's Workshop series, you will meet many internationally celebrated composers - innovating and reinventing their profession.
Career and study progression
On graduating, career options include:
On successful completion of the course, you will have the opportunity to study at postgraduate level.
See our postgraduate courses page to view the full range of postgraduate degree courses offered by the London College of Music.Other options available for BMus (Hons) Composition
Fees
Fees for home and EU students
Main feeFees for our 2018 courses have not yet been released.Funding
Help with funding is available to a range of students, whether you are studying full or part-time, in your home country or overseas.
You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees or a maintenance loan to support you during your studies. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants, disabled students and more. Find out more about applying for student loans and other funding options.
We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help you. Current scholarships include:
Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.
Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.
Entry requirements
You will need:
Grade 8 standard on the first study instrument or voice is desired plus sight reading ability at Grade 5 or 6 and theory at Grade 5.
International students need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 6.0 or above and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).
In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Please visit http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/your-country to check for local equivalencies.
We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements. Find out more about our English Language courses
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