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MA Composition of Music for Film and Television

University of Bristol

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Clifton Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

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 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, both 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 that you may choose to include in your final portfolioThe 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.

Application deadline

21/09/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 29,500per year

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University information

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1QU, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    12th out of 94 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    160 76%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    35th

    23

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    68th

    18

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