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MSc - Master of Science
York campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
York campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Study, explore and practise contemporary film and television postproduction with a focus on technical aspects of sound production and design. Enhance your understanding of digital sound design creation and audio for film, television, and interactive media.
Our course emphasises a high level of craft skill and creativity, combined with critical thought and collaboration. You'll gain scientific and technical training with hands-on experience of sound design, programme creation and artistic decision-making.
We'll teach you through a mix of workshops, lectures, screenings, and masterclasses led by leading academics and industry professionals. You'll use industry-standard facilities in a vibrant and supportive environment. You'll realise your own creative and technical projects and develop essential professional skills to pursue a career in industry.
On this MSc you will have the opportunity to focus your individual research project on the technologies behind production and postproduction systems. Alternatively, you can focus your individual research project on creative production-oriented work with the MA Film and Television Production with Sound.
Our graduates have pursued careers in film to television companies, as well as furthered their academic studies.
Assessment and feedback
You'll be assessed throughout your course. Some modules have an early assessment that contributes a small amount to your final mark, offering an opportunity to check your progress.
Careers and skills
The film and television industry are highly competitive and there is a constant demand for sound designers with a solid knowledge of current software and postproduction techniques. There's also demand for sound designers who possess a firm grasp of story and understand how technology can enhance the audio-visual experience.
There's also an increasing demand for researchers, in both industry and academia, who have a firm understanding of postproduction tools and how they can be applied to create the next generation of postproduction technologies.
Undergraduate degree: You should have some experience of audio media production either gained through an undergraduate degree (2:1 or equivalent) or through professional practice.
Students living in
Domestic
£13,300 per year
Students from Domestic
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£31,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£31,900 per year
Students from International
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