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Composition (PhD/MPhil)

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Cathays Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-JUL-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Composition is a specialisation available in our suite of Music research degrees (MPhil, PhD). This programme offers an opportunity to study with leading composers with internationally regarded expertise and experience in contemporary music composition. It aims to offer knowledge and expertise for a career in professional music composition. Composition students also get to hear their music rehearsed and recorded in workshops with professional performers and ensembles. This offers an unmatched experience of working with practitioners to realise your compositional ideas in a constructive and friendly atmosphere. Composition seminars take place regularly (either weekly or fortnightly) through the academic year. Aspects of compositional technique, new repertoire and interviews with visiting composers will be offered as opportunities arise. There will also be opportunities to conduct your music with the University’s Contemporary Music Group and visiting professional ensembles. Full-time duration - PhD 3 years MPhil 1 year

Tuition fees

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£ 20,200per year

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University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    22nd

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    15th out of 80 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    152 68%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    10th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    30th

    7

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