Electroacoustic Composition MMus: After you graduate

A high proportion of MA and MMus students obtain employment on graduation - either in the music profession itself, in related areas or in teaching - or enrol for further study (eg PGCE, MPhil or PhD). For those students who are already in employment and undertake the course part-time, the award may accelerate promotion and open up new opportunities.

The MMus Electroacoustic Composition is a new award at Kingston, combining compositional and practical skills with theoretical knowledge. It is designed to prepare graduates for a broad range of career opportunities, including creative commissions and studio-based technical work. Others may develop a portfolio career as a composer, composer/performer or academic, and be self-employed. The high level of research and transferable skills you acquire during your studies also makes careers in the wider commercial and business environments available to you.

Examples of recent graduate destinations for similar courses include:

• broadcast media co-ordinator at the BBC, London;
• composer for Jonathan Brooks Music, Cheshire;
• interactive editorial assistant for the BBC, London; and
• music production co-ordinator at Michael Paert Music, Surrey.