Music CompositionUnited Kingdom

55 Master's degrees in Music Composition in United Kingdom

University of Southampton4,4(91)

Southampton, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music (Musicology) - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP)

This one-year (2-semester) Music (Musicology) - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP) from OnCampus Southampton offers successful students guaranteed progression to the University of Southampton.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

9 months$40,242/full

University of Oxford4,2(114)

Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Music (Composition)

The Music (Composition) programme at the University of Oxford is designed for students wishing to attain a thorough grounding in composition at an advanced level, either as a preparation for doctoral research or an autonomous qualification.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 9 months$55,976/yr

University of Portsmouth4,0(101)

Portsmouth, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Music Technology

The Music Technology degree course from University of Portsmouth is ideal if you have a creative computing background and want to develop the skills needed to become a professional audio specialist.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$25,240/yr

Technological University Dublin3,9(80)

Abbey Wood, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Music (Conducting)

The Master of Music in Conducting at Technological University Dublin is a one-year full-time programme designed for those with a strong performance background. This degree equips students with the skills necessary for a career in choral and orchestral conducting. The course combines online and on-campus attendance, commencing in September 2026.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,816/yr

University of Leeds4,4(68)

Leeds, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Critical and Experimental Composition

This Critical and Experimental Composition MMus course from University of Leeds gives you opportunities to develop your compositional creativity and technical fluency to an advanced level under the guidance of our expert staff.

M.Mus. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

Royal Holloway University of London4,4(63)

Egham, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Music Composition pathway

Providing a balance of broad-based study and specialist training, this Music Composition pathway course at Royal Holloway University of London is designed to meet your needs whether you wish to specialise as preparation for future research or take a more varied set of options as a stand along qualification.

M.Mus. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$30,261/yr

University of West London4,4(79)

London, United Kingdom

Electronic Music Composition

The Electronic Music Composition course from the University of West London will be of special interest to composers of electronic music in the traditional sense and to contemporary artists who combine this role with that of engineer, musician, producer and DJ.

M.Mus. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$23,408/yr

ThinkSpace Education

Online

Media Composition and Songwriting

Welcome to the forefront of musical innovation with ThinkSpace Education's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program in Media Composition and Songwriting. Immerse yourself in a transformative educational experience that prepares you for a dynamic career in the evolving landscape of media composition and songwriting.

M.F.A. Full-time +2 Online

2 years$11,806/yr

University of York4,3(138)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Music - Composition for Film and TV

Music - Composition for Film and TV from University of York, you will explore a wide range of approaches to your creativity within the scope of visual media.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$36,978/yr

Nottingham Trent University4,3(172)

Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Commercial Songwriting and Production (London)

Nottingham Trent University proudly presents the Commercial Songwriting and Production (London) MA, an innovative program tailored for aspiring music industry professionals. Located in the heart of London, this MA offers a unique blend of artistic development and commercial acumen, empowering students to excel in the competitive world of songwriting and music production.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,004/yr

Bath Spa University4,2(28)

Bath, United Kingdom

Composition

During our Master’s in Composition at Bath Spa University, you’ll develop your skills as a composer and deepen your understanding of current artistic and professional trends in music.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$24,202/yr

ThinkSpace Education

Online

Songwriting and Orchestration

The orchestra can always be found in the world of commercial music in some form and can be used to great effect. The Songwriting and Orchestration program at ThinkSpace Education will give you the contemporary songwriting and production skills you need to build a strong career, and also the technical and creative skills required to utilise the full capabilities of an orchestral ensemble.

M.F.A. Full-time +2 Online

2 years$12,281/yr

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)4,1(15)

Inverness, United Kingdom

Music

This Music course at The University of the Highlands and Islands UHI) is suitable for those involved in creating (composition, songwriting and production) or studying music, and who wish to expand their current field of expertise.

M.Mus. Full-time +2 Blended

1½ year$21,983/yr

London Performing Academy of Music

London, United Kingdom

Performance or Composition

The Performance or Composition is the standard course for performers. The aim of this program from London Performing Academy of Music is to prepare a student for a professional music career in all necessary aspects and disciplines.

Postgraduate Diploma Full-time On-campus

2 years$33,246/yr

University of South Wales4,3(101)

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Songwriting and Production

The Songwriting and Production course from University of South Wales is delivered in the context of a thriving contemporary music and cultural scene in Wales. This innovative Songwriting and Production programme will inspire you to develop your own artistic voice, and make serious connections within the world of songwriting.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$22,933/yr

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama4,0(2)

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Composition

Composition at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama focuses on expanding your fluency with instrumentation, style or genre.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 1 month$41,252/yr

ThinkSpace Education

Online

Professional Media Composition

Professional Media Composition at ThinkSpace Education is for composers who want to earn a living writing music for media. It delivers the creative, technical and business skills to help you succeed.

M.A. Full-time +2 Online

1 year$16,501/yr

University of West London4,4(79)

London, United Kingdom

Composition

The Composition course from the University of West London blends practical composition with academic inquiry, giving you the freedom to experiment, innovate and refine your artistic voice while gaining the technical mastery to thrive in today's diverse music industries.

M.Mus. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$23,408/yr

UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)4,5(104)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Music Therapy

This Therapy MA programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) is designed for musicians who want to make a real impact through music therapy.

M.A. Part-time On-campus

3 years$11,127/yr

OnCampus London4,0(57)

London, United Kingdom

Music - Ethnomusicology - Pre-Master's Programme

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Music - Ethnomusicology - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

9 months$30,451/full