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MPhil in Music (Composition)

University of Oxford

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  • Qualification

    MPhil - Master of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Oxford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    11-OCT-26

  • Duration

    21 Months

Course summary

The MPhil is designed for students wishing to attain a thorough grounding in composition at an advanced level, either as a preparation for doctoral research or an autonomous qualification. In the first year you will follow the MSt in Music (Composition), proceeding in the second year to individual supervision leading to the completion of a portfolio of compositions and written work.The Master of Philosophy in Music (Composition) introduces a broad range of current methodologies and approaches in music scholarship.The first year of the course is identical to that of the MSt in Music (Composition). The main teaching and coursework is completed in the first two terms the third is reserved for completion of assessed work.The second year is spent producing coursework, comprising a project and a portfolio (see the Assessment section below for further details). Students will have the opportunity to meet with their supervisor, but will not be expected to attend taught seminars.

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£ 3,644month

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University information

University of Oxford

  • University League Table

    2nd

  • Campus address

    University of Oxford, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2JD, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    4th out of 80

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    189 87%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    4th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 74%

    72nd

    28

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