Bachelor of Music (Music Composition)

Composition is a craft. From the music of Bach or Mozart to the films scores of Hans Zimmer, musical creations are some of humanity's greatest achievements. Composers move, enchant and entertain. They conceive works of timeless beauty and reach audiences in ways words cannot.

Our Bachelor of Music (Music Composition) has both a strong focus on classical traditions and an acute ear of the demands of the 21st century composer. You will:

• learn a broad range of stylistic approaches for composing music
• develop your compositional 'voice' through one-on-one tuition, lectures and tutorials
• study the principles of musical structure, notation and text setting, melodic writing, harmonic and rhythmic invention, counterpoint, and instrumental colour and texture
• consider the practical and work-related sides of creative music making
• explore music aesthetics, media and technology

We also provide opportunities for ensemble performance and collaboration in film, dance and theatre. You might fill concert halls and opera houses with live audiences or release albums recorded from home. You could compose award-winning film scores or TV series. Perhaps you'll write for top-tier soloists or large-scale ballets.