MSc Music and Sound for Film and Games
University of Hertfordshire
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About the courseBAFTA approved. BAFTA endorsement is a significant recognition of the industry focus of the course and means that you can be sure you will be studying on a course that has been recognised as fully industry-relevant by THE leading organisation in the sector. As stated on the BAFTA website, The eligible courses have been identified by industry professionals as producing students ready to work in film, games or television.Develop a showreel demonstrating your creative talent in ...Read more

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  • BAFTA approved. BAFTA endorsement is a significant recognition of the industry focus of the course and means that you can be sure you will be studying on a course that has been recognised as fully industry-relevant by THE leading organisation in the sector. As stated on the BAFTA website, "The eligible courses have been identified by industry professionals as producing students ready to work in film, games or television".
  • Develop a showreel demonstrating your creative talent in composing music and designing sound for a wide range of media (video, film, video games), opening up a 360º horizon of possibilities and opportunities for work.
  • Collaborate with MA Film students in our School of Creative Arts.
  • Learn in the university’s top-class facilities, assisted by tutors who are themselves industry professionals

Careers

Graduates from this programme will be ideally positioned to pursue a career in the thriving field of acoustic/electroacoustic composition and sound design for film, television, and interactive games. You may, in addition, consider positions in music publishing, music journalism and criticism, teaching or you may continue your higher education at doctoral level.

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46/101
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55th
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84th
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Entry requirements

A Bachelor Degree in Music / Music Technology or equivalent professional experience. Applications should be accompanied by a small sample of your compositions/productions submitted in digital format: scores (if any) can be attached to your online application as PDF; for audio and video material, please upload your work on any hosting website (e.g. Soundcloud, MySpace, Vimeo, Youtube, etc.) and provide links in your personal statement attached to your application.

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£16,450 per year

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Accommodation Studio en suite - (College Lane campus) - 42 weeks 262.71 p/w (11,033.82) Single en suite - (de Havilland campus) - 42 weeks 190.19 p/w (7,987.98)

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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

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University of Hertfordshire
College Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hatfield   0.9 miles away

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