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Composition, MA, University of Sheffield

the United Kingdom

University of Sheffield

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MAFull-time, Part-time1 - 2 yearfind outGBP 10710 per yearGBP 26350 per year

About Composition, MA - at University of Sheffield

This course is under review for 2024 entry and we will provide an update in the next few months. Please contact the department for further [email protected] .

This course focuses upon composition of contemporary music and offers two distinct pathways:

  • Instrumental composition pathway- explore a broad range of compositional approaches and techniques with a strong emphasis on inquiry-led practice. This will include collaboration with professional performers and peers, resulting in numerous live premieres of work, and/or the scope for interacting across disciplines. You may also have the opportunity to make mixed-media work, and collaborate with artists working with other media (visual, design, text).
  • Electronic/electroacoustic composition pathway- explore creative applications of analogue/digital technologies, studio-based composition techniques, real-time audio processing techniques, aesthetics of sonic art, historical developments in electronic music, temporal/spatial-audio and post-digital aesthetics, amongst others.
  • At the start of the course, you'll be offered intensive training in the knowledge and methods of your chosen field. This is followed by opportunities for independent research and exploration. By the end you will have developed and refined your own compositional voice and will be able to situate creative work within a broader contextual framework.

    The MA also includes composition for film and film sound recording, recognising training needs for those wishing to enter the creative industries as composers, sound designers and game contributors.

    Sheffield is an ideal place to complete your MA in Composition. The department works closely with the University's Concerts Series and oversees ensembles such as the Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, the Chamber Choir and the Folk Group, all of which you can compose for.

    The University of Sheffield Sound Studios is also home to Sound Junction, one of the UK's longest-running and most significant concert series dedicated exclusively to acousmatic, electroacoustic music. This provides students with a prestigious platform to perform their work.

    Facilities

    Applying

    You'll need to provide a portfolio with your application.

    Accreditation

    We are an All-Steinway School.

    Notes about fees for this course

    The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you're studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study. Use Sheffield's fee calculator or contact the Student Fees team to check.

    Fee status help

    University funding and scholarships opportunities are available each year. Please check the department funding webpages for music specific scholarships. Department scholarships details are released in the January prior to the start of your course.

    Funding information on the Department of Music website

    Funding for postgraduate taught courses

    Entry requirements

    Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in music or a combined degree with a substantial music component.

    We may accept other undergraduate degrees in a related subject, depending on your experience.

    Provide a portfolio with your application

    When you apply you'll need to provide a portfolio of your compositional work. The portfolio must include one or two examples of your best work and can be in many different formats depending on your style of composition. Instrumental composers should submit copies of scores alongside recordings of any performances or midi files. Electroacoustic composers should upload soundfiles of their works.

    To submit your portfolio, you should provide an online link and file to your composition portfolio in your postgraduate online application.

    We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:

    Entry requirements for international students

    Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

    Other English language qualifications we accept

    Pathway programme for international students

    If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for a pre-masters programme in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sheffield International College . This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

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