MA Songwriting part-time (Taught)
- MArts
- 2 Years
- Distance learning (part-time)
- September 2026
- Postgraduate
- Main Site
- Course scheme
- UCAS Conservatoires
- Awarded by:
- Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
Course summary
As a professional songwriter, you require a highly advanced set of skills, from lyric writing to music production, and the industry knowledge to take your song from a creative idea to release. Our MA Songwriting (Online) is designed to give you the tools to establish a sustainable career in songwriting. You will define your creative voice and become part of a global artistic community, graduating with a portfolio of work to launch you into the music industry.
Course details
Principal study options
During the application and audition process, you must select which instrument(s) you wish to specialise in for the duration of your course. On this course, you can choose from the following options:
Main specialism
Only one specialism is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument, but this will not contribute towards the qualification.
Instrument/specialisms
For all courses, you must select at least one specialism from the 'primary' list. For those studying primary/secondary pathways, two instruments may be selected – one from the 'primary' list and one from the 'secondary' list. Joint pathway students may select any two instruments from either list.
Primary instrument/specialism
- Music
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- MArts • Distance learning (part-time) • 2 Years
Start dates
- September 2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 815P
- Institution code:
- T75
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- 815P
- Institution code:
- T75
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
A degree, or equivalent training and/or professional experience is normally required. For entry, applicants are normally expected to hold a good pass in a BA, BMus (Hons) or equivalent qualification. The programme welcomes applicants who do not hold an undergraduate degree but can demonstrate equivalent previous study and/or experience. Applicants without a degree will be required to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning to demonstrate suitability for postgraduate study.
Considerable professional experience in songwriting and/or performance settings, which should normally be current or in the last three years.
(for International Students) IELTS Academic 6.5 in all areas.
Assessment locations
In the event of a successful assessment, applicants may be invited for a further interview prior to being made an offer.
Remote assessment recordings may be accepted in the event that you cannot attend an assessment in person.
Single specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee |
|---|---|
| By recording | No fee charged |
Joint principal specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee |
|---|---|
| By recording | No fee charged |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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