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Music and Sound for Film and Games (Taught)

  • 2 Study options
  • Postgraduate
College Lane Campus
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Course summary

This course is conceived to meet the current industry’s demand for creative professionals who are equally versed in music composition as well as sound design, and can work effectively across a range of media – whether it’s video, narrative film or interactive games.All aspects of the soundtrack are systematically explored in both linear and non-linear environments, leading to a fuller understanding of the discipline, of the industry, and of the productions processes.

On this course you will harness the whole gamut of sonic resources for your creative practice – from acoustic instruments to electroacoustic sound, utilising all the latest studio techniques and technologies.

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Campuses

  • College Lane Campus

Study options

  • MS • Full-time • 1 Years
  • MS • Part-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2025

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Sponsorship information

Our course is one of only nine courses nominated for the BAFTA Scholarship Programme which exists to support talented individuals to study a practical course in film, television or games at postgraduate level.

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