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Music and Sound for Screen MA at Middlesex University

Middlesex University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Create, compose and produce for film, television, and games – this MA Music and Sound for Screen in London prepares you for a global career in screen composition. Learn to compose, arrange and produce music for film, TV, and interactive media using industry-standard tools and workflows

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries  |  Department: School of Arts  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, 1 year full-time + 12 months placement  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available; placement year option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MA Music and Sound for Screen gives you the creative and technical skills to compose, mix, and deliver original soundtracks for film, games, and television. Modules include Storytelling and Worldbuilding, Creative Practice and AI, Business Skills for Creative Practice, Digital Music Composition, Post-production Mixing and Sound Design, Audio Implementation for Games, Major Project.

Career pathways

Graduates from MA Music and Sound for Screen go on to careers as film and game composers, sound designers, audio producers, and music supervisors. You’ll be equipped to work freelance or within studios, agencies, and post-production companies in London and globally.

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Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) in a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. If you don’t hold a degree in a relevant field, you’ll need to submit a portfolio as part of your application. This is your chance to show us your creative ability, enthusiasm, and potential to succeed on the course.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,200 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate. Part-time students: £93 per credit (not included). Source

International applicants: GBP 21,200 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate. Part-time students: £142 per credit (not included). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, 1 year full-time + 12 months placement

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