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University degree

Composition

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course

By studying Composition at RCS, you will build a distinct, artistic practice, with the skills required to embark on a professional career as a creator, collaborator, educator, promoter and organiser of new music.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
96-111 pts20%
160-175 pts20%
192-207 pts10%
208-223 pts10%
224-239 pts10%
240+ pts20%
How they qualified
100% got in with A-levels.
A-levels100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
90%
Continue past first year
91%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£23,500
After 15 months
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation10%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled40%
Secretarial and related occupations5%
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled35%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
91%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching94%
Assessment & feedback75%
Academic support86%
Well organised89%
Learning resources92%
Student community92%
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's own site.
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