Arts & Humanities
BA (Hons) Acting
Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- 20 Sep 2027
Arts & Humanities
Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
Create emotion, build atmosphere, and tell unforgettable stories as you compose powerful soundtracks for film, television, video games, and the moving image. From subtle emotional cues to cinematic moments of iconic value, music lies at the heart of visual storytelling: it amplifies emotion, builds atmosphere, and transforms the way audiences experience movies.
Faculty: Leeds School of Arts | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Core modules include Analysis of Music for the Moving Image, Composition for the Moving Image, Collaborative Practice, Research Practice, Negotiated Skills Development, Final Individual Project, Orchestration, Arrangement & Programming, Spatial Audio Arts Media & Technologies, Audio Visual Practice, Music for Video Games.
As the demand for original music across film, television, streaming, video games, immersive media, and digital content grows, opportunities for skilled screen composers continue to expand. The UK’s music sector supports more than 220,000 jobs* and is a vibrant and evolving sector where creative and technical expertise are highly valued. Roles include Film composer, Television composer, Video game composer, Music editor, Media composer (freelance or in-house), *as of 2026.
Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Music Production or Audio Technology, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. You should include reference to the following areas in your supporting statement: Why you want to study MA Music for the Moving Image at Leeds Beckett University What films and/or film scores inspire you to want to work in the industry and why Talk about a recent example that shows how passionate you are about music for the moving image Talk about a book or article you have recently read that gave you a real insight into film music All suitable candidates will be required to submit a portfolio prior to acceptance on the course. Please include in your supporting information a link for us to listen to an example of your composition work either on SoundCloud or possibly on YouTube if it includes examples of moving images. You should accompany this with a PDF document that describes what your approach to composition and how it relates to the moving image. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.
Domestic applicants: GBP 10,710 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10710. Source
International applicants: GBP 18,995 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £18995. Source
Intake: 20 Sep 2027
Duration: 1 year full-time
Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Arts & Humanities
Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
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