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Master of Arts - Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games

Hertfordshire campus — Hertfordshire, East of England, United Kingdom

Study Level: Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: September 2027
Tuition Fee: GBP 17,950
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The MA Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games at the University of Hertfordshire is delivered within one of the UK’s leading creative institutions, ranked the Best Creative School in the UK (The Rookies, 2025). The programme benefits from extensive, industry-standard facilities, including professional recording, mixing and mastering studios, performance spaces, and high-spec computing labs, alongside a well-equipped loan store. Teaching is led by experienced industry practitioners, including composers, sound designers, engineers and producers, ensuring that learning is closely aligned with current professional practice. The course is designed to address the growing demand for creatives who can produce both music and sound design for film and video games. It focuses on developing practical, industry-relevant skills through coursework-based assessment and portfolio creation. Students explore soundtrack production across both linear media, such as film, and non-linear environments, such as game audio, while gaining experience in contemporary techniques including hybrid scoring, audio asset creation, and sound design. A strong emphasis is placed on collaboration and real-world experience, with opportunities to work alongside students from animation, games, and film disciplines on live projects. The programme is supported by industry links through the Music Academic Partnership (MAP), providing access to professional networks and career development opportunities. Regular guidance and targeted sessions help students build a professional showreel that demonstrates their creative and technical capabilities across a range of media. The course combines lectures, workshops, tutorials, and practical learning, with content regularly updated to reflect industry developments. Across the first two semesters, students complete taught modules covering key areas such as narrative composition, game audio integration, and research skills, before undertaking a major self-directed project in the final semester. This structure enables graduates to leave with a comprehensive portfolio and the skills required for careers in the global film, games, and media industries.

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Credential: Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

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Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: GBP 17,950
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Hertfordshire campus

Hertfordshire, East of England, United Kingdom

De Havilland Campus, Mosquito Way, Hatfield

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

The University of Hertfordshire is the UK's leading business-facing university and an exemplar in the sector. It is innovative and enterprising and challenges individuals and organizations to excel. The University of Hertfordshire is one of the region's largest employers with over 2,700 staff and a turnover of more than £238 million. With a student community of over 25,300 including more than 2,800 international students from 100 different countries, the University has a global network of over 210,000 alumni. It continues to rise up the national rankings. Why the University of Hertfordshire Hi...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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