Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games
University of Hertfordshire
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Our BSc (Hons) Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games degree is one of five exciting courses in the Undergraduate Music Programme. It will provide an insight into the important role the soundtrack plays in shaping narrative across film, computer games and interactive media.Merging both technology and creativity, this course embraces a forward-thinking approach. There is a strong emphasis on preparing you for the demands of the modern film and game workplace, giving you all the tools to ...Read more

Our BSc (Hons) Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games degree is one of five exciting courses in the Undergraduate Music Programme. It will provide an insight into the important role the soundtrack plays in shaping narrative across film, computer games and interactive media.Merging both technology and creativity, this course embraces a forward-thinking approach. There is a strong emphasis on preparing you for the demands of the modern film and game workplace, giving you all the tools to exceed in this rapidly expanding and extraordinary industry.On this course you will collaborate extensively within the School of Creative Arts, connecting with peers in the fields of Film, Digital Animation and Game Design. These networking opportunities will enrich your growing skills in composing, producing and implementing all layers of the soundtrack, using technical depth and production excellence.Duration- 3 years(4 year with sandwich year)Study abroad optionWork placement option

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61/91
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56th
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82nd
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SR
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05 Dec 25

The facilities are excellent though the student events could be greatly improved by better variety of music genres and giving student the opportunity to run events. There is a big..Read more

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Sienna
14 Feb 25

I’ve managed to make some really good friends here and my course and the society I’ve joined have been super fun and given me more confidence in general. Unfortunately, Hatfield..Read more

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SR
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05 Dec 25
Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games
The facilities are excellent though the student events could be greatly improved by better variety of music genres and giving student the opportunity to run events. There is a big...
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Sienna
14 Feb 25
Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games
I’ve managed to make some really good friends here and my course and the society I’ve joined have been super fun and given me more confidence in general. Unfortunately, Hatfield...
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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

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