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Composition (BMus Hons) BMus Hons
The Composition pathway is designed to develop artistically aware, imaginative, and confident creators, who are equipped to succeed as musicians in a rapidly changing cultural landscape.
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What you will need to do
Apply by 02 Oct
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Audition for a Place
Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Composition (BMus Hons) BMus Hons
Year 1
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Entry requirements for Performing Arts and Music at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Composition (BMus Hons) BMus Hons at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Passes in two subjects at GCE Advanced level
UCAS points for current students on Performing Arts and Music at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
English language requirements
6.0
Additional details
Applicants who first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 in each component (with no component below 5.5) is required.
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