Music Composition

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 3 Years Music

UCAS Points

104 points

About this course

The new composition pathway gives students the means to enjoy a professional career as a composer, arranger, and sound artist in a range of different contexts.

This pathway gives students the opportunity to specialise in a range of different areas, focused around the developing music and media industries. In addition to this, students will work with other disciplines to write music to briefs, arrange music for ensemble, develop installations, place music for television, film, games and digital media.

The course begins by setting a solid foundation surrounding theoretical, conceptual, and technological aspects of music composition.

As students progress through the course, students will learn a range of different skill sets through our annually updated skills units, featuring industry masterclasses, cutting edge techniques, and forward looking approaches to composition in the music industry.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 104 points

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Full-time including foundation year Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Guildford

Full-time including foundation year Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Birmingham

Full-time including foundation year Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: London

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
2319 Teaching professionals
3415 Musicians
2324 Early education and childcare services managers

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time including foundation year
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Guildford
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Music