Composing for Film and Television

Entry requirements

The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or higher in music. This can be from the UK or abroad, and could be in a specialist field such as popular music, music education or music technology.

If you don’t have a music degree, we will also consider evidence of relevant experiential learning (such as work as a professional performer or composer) plus either:

• A good honours degree in a different subject
• Advanced conservatoire study, which has not led to a degree

Months of entry

September

Course content

This masters will give you the chance to learn from professional composers and collaborate with filmmakers and animators at all levels.

Studying an MMus in Composing for Film and Television at Kingston University could lead to a range of careers, both in the industry and in related fields. Recent graduates have gone on to work in theatre, broadcast media, music production and as freelance composers. If you’re already employed, this programme could seriously accelerate your promotion prospects.

During the course, you’ll study the technology used to produce high-quality soundtracks, explore business and copyright issues and learn techniques for composing and producing music for different media.

Through a range of optional and core modules, you'll explore how music creates atmosphere, conveys mood and depicts setting, character and action. You’ll also examine the relationships between composers, producers, directors and music editors.

Throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your learning to your interests. You’ll analyse film and TV scores and examine the use of main themes, underscoring and harmonic languages in soundtracks. You’ll even use recording studios, rehearsal rooms and a synthesis/sampling lab to practise and improve your skills.

You’ll create an impressive portfolio of music through your major project, and even have your compositions performed by an ensemble and conducted to picture in a professional recording environment.