Master of Composition

Royal College of Music · London, United Kingdom

MScEnglish90 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusBoth

The Master of Composition programme at Royal College of Music (College of Music Skip to main content Menu Search Menu St) is a MSc programme delivered in English over 2 years (4 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This Master programme in Music provides advanced performance, composition, and musicological training across a range of musical genres and traditions. Students refine artistic excellence through intensive studio instruction, ensemble work, and scholarly research. Graduates pursue careers as professional soloists, orchestral musicians, composers, and music educators.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £15,400/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £34,100/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2026-10-01
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2026-10-01
Duration: 2 years
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: 01 September 2027
Intake: October 2026

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-10-01

Non-EU students

2026-10-01

Programme overview

DegreeMSc
Duration2 years
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceBoth
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyCollege of Music Skip to main content Menu Search Menu St

Official university

Royal College of Music

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 2 years of study.

	Tuition	Living	Total
EU/EEA	£30,800	—	needs the fee
Non-EU	£68,200	—	needs the fee

No official living-cost requirement on file for this country.

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