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Duration2 years
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeMaster's Degree
Programme provider

The Royal Danish Academy of Music

Study programmes within music and music pedagogy at the highest level, Denmark · Accredited programme

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At a glance

Composition - Master (Master's Degree) is taught at The Royal Danish Academy of Music, Study programmes within music and music pedagogy at the highest level. It lasts 2 years. Taught in English.

Program overview

About the programme In the composition program at RDAM, you will work on your own works and, in addition to the teaching in your main subject, you will learn about theory, electroacoustics and instrumentation. You will also receive instruction in entrepreneurship, ear training, music history and piano. You will work closely with both your fellow students and professional musicians, and you will gain strong skills in entrepreneurship, collaboration and artistic leadership. Read more about RDAM's composition programme Admission and application deadlines Application deadline for EU/EAA-applicants: 1 December Application deadline for non-EU/EAA-applicants: 1 March Read about admission to the master's programme for composition Tuition fees Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year . Read more about RDAM's tuition fees

CityCopenhagen

Cost per year

Living costs€1,770 a month in Copenhagen, rent included
€21,240

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Admission requirements

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

  • A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
  • Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Language requirements

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

EnglishMain teaching language
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Required documents

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Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the teaching language, when the programme asks for it
Completed application form and a recent photo
CV and motivation letter
Recognition or equivalence of your degree, when the programme asks for it

Accreditation

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.

Application journey

1Choose the programme

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2Check eligibility

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3Prepare documents

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4Send an application request

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Composition - Master?

The official catalogue lists a duration of 2 years.

Which languages is Composition - Master taught in?

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

What is the tuition fee?

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