This MMus programme is distinctive in its range of musicological, compositional and performance-based elements. You will benefit from the diversity of our research strengths, numerous ensemble performance opportunities and expertise in a range of musical fields, including contemporary music for the concert hall, popular music, film music, opera, acoustic, electronic and computer-generated music. Academics within our school and graduates of this programme are internationally recognised theorists and practitioners in a wide range of musical activity and areas of specialism. The Composition pathway of the MMus Music programme is designed to develop your individual compositional style and technique through tutorial guidance and opportunities for performances, workshops and recordings. Various stylistic and generic strands can be pursued individually or in combination, including jazz, music for screen and multimedia, contemporary music for the concert hall and computer sound design. You will take two compulsory research training modules followed by a combination of composition-related options. Having completed the Postgraduate Diploma stage of the programme, you will progress to masters stage and submit a composition folio. The programme provides ideal preparation for future research at PhD level.