Overview

The Composition of Music for Film and Television at University of Bristol is taught within our high-specification composition and recording studios, which have full-time technical support. Students are actively encouraged to build opportunities and networks, both within and beyond the University, for projects in film, animation, documentary and more.

In the first term, you will study units introducing you to working and recording in studios, and focusing on TV and documentary work. You will also take one elective unit. In the second term, the programme moves on to critical analysis of media music and film scoring, with an emphasis on longer-term projects for film and TV. This work feeds into original collaborations that you may choose to include in your final portfolio.

The 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.

Careers

Students who completed the MA in Composition of Music for Film and Television have taken up careers as music composers, recording managers and compositing supervisors within animation studios.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Portfolio / Dissertation

Media Composition

Professional Techniques

Film Scoring

Critical Analysis of Media Music

Advanced Technical Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-09 00:00:00 , National

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Film Studies Music Music Composition View 49 other Masters in Music Composition in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in music, plus experience as a composer, demonstrated by a portfolio of your music. For further information on the required portfolio and the expected format, please see the Department of Music website. Non-traditional qualifications/routes may also be considered.

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Tuition Fee

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International

29500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

13700 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13700 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Bristol

750 - 1260 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Careers

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Bristol

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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