University of Bristol - Arts and Humanities MA Composition of Music for Film and Television
University of Bristol - Arts and Humanities

University of Bristol - Arts and Humanities

MA Composition of Music for Film and Television

Bristol, United Kingdom

MA

1 year

English

Full time

GBP 29,500 / per year **

On-Campus

* home applicants| overseas applicants: 25 july 2025

** overseas full-time | home full-time: GBP 13,700 per year | home part-time two years: GBP 6,850 per year

Key Summary

    About : The MA Composition of Music for Film and Television focuses on developing composers' skills in creating music for visual media. The course delves into various styles and formats, equipping students with the tools necessary to succeed in the industry. Students will work on real projects, receive feedback from industry professionals, and build a strong portfolio over the program's duration.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore diverse career paths including film composer, television composer, music supervisor, and sound designer. Opportunities in the gaming industry and advertising also await those skilled in composing for various media platforms.

This programme provides professional training in composition for screen media. Taught by staff and guest composers from the professional world, you will develop a strong technological foundation in the subject, along with a specialist understanding of television and screen scoring.

The MA is taught within our high-specification composition and recording studios, which have full-time technical support. You will be actively encouraged to build opportunities and networks within and beyond the University for projects in film, animation, documentary, games and more.

In the first term, you will study units introducing you to working and recording in studios, and the core skills of film scoring. You will also take one elective unit. In the second term, the programme moves on to critical analysis of media music, and media composition practice including production music, TV and documentary. This work feeds into original collaborations you may include in your final portfolio.

The vibrant musical life of the Department of Music provides opportunities for student and professional performance, and we are located at the heart of one of the UK's leading cities for broadcast, commercial and creative screen media.

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