The MMus Electronic Music Composition at the University of West London is designed for aspiring composers and producers with existing competence in music sequencing and production. You will explore a wide spectrum of electronic music, from popular dance genres to avant-garde electroacoustic forms, honing your compositional craft through specialized one-to-one tutorials. This postgraduate degree delves into the history and theory of electronic music, the creation of sound installations, and live performance practices. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of sequencing, sound synthesis, sampling, and production techniques, potentially exploring advanced tools like Max/MSP.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is delivered over one year, blending lectures, practical workshops, seminars, and tutorial discussions. Your learning experience will involve hands-on work with industry-standard equipment, including Pro Tools HD systems and Audient consoles, with teaching concentrated over two days per week. The remainder of your time is dedicated to self-directed study, assignment completion, and collaborative music creation. The first semester features weekly seminars, transitioning to one-to-one dissertation supervision. You will graduate with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in the music industry or further academic study.