Music Composition for Film and Media MSc


School of Creative Arts


Institution Code H36


Programme Code TCMCTM

Start date

September

Contact us

01707 284800

About the course

  • Unleash your creative potential by applying composition to a range of media: from art video to narrative film, from music-theatre to contemporary dance.
  • Work across the whole gamut of available musical resources –from acoustic instruments to electroacoustic techniques– utilising the latest studio and computer technology.
  • Explore advanced compositional and studio techniques, and discuss aesthetic trends
  • Have your compositions performed and recorded by professional instrumentalists, actors, and dancers.
  • Join a large and vibrant community of professional musicians, composers, performers, sound artists, and technologists committed to excellence in learning and teaching.

Entry requirements

A BMus, BSc or BA in music, equivalent qualification or professional experience. Evidence of solid compositional work by submission of a small portfolio of original compositions is required.

English language requirements

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered

- GCSE English language grade A-C
- IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.

Study routes

  • Part-time 2 years
  • Full-time 1 year

Professional accreditation

Skillset Media Academy

Our experts

Dr Roberto Filoseta

Senior Lecturer