Composers are artists, and silence is their canvas. This program is distinctive in its range of musicological, compositional and performance-based elements. You will benefit from the diversity of research strengths, many ensemble performance opportunities and expertise in a range of musical fields. These currently include contemporary music for the concert hall, popular music, film music, opera, acoustic, electronic and computer-generated music. Academics within Department of Music and graduates of this course are internationally recognised theorists and practitioners in a wide range of musical activity and areas of specialism.

A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. For postgraduate taught courses, a Specialist Diploma and Baklavar will all be considered as suitable qualifications for entry depending on grades and subjects studied. To apply for one of postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 4.1 our of 5.0.