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PostgraduateMA

Composition of Music for Film and Television

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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1 yearDuration
£29,500Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MA Composition of Music for Film and Television at University of Bristol. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. This programme provides professional training in composition for screen media. Taught by staff and guest composers from the professional world, you will develop a strong technological foundation in the subject, along with specialist understanding and creative experience in television, film and game scoring, and practical insight into today’s media industry. The MA is taught within our high-specification composition and recording studios, which have full-time technical support. International tuition fees are £29,500 per year, home/UK fees are £13,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 99% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Film Scoring Fundamentals
Digital Audio Production and Studio Techniques
Orchestration for Screen Media
Television and Documentary Music
Game Audio and Interactive Composition
Production Music and Commercial Scoring
Research Methods in Media Composition
Advanced Portfolio Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£29,500

Home Student Fee

£13,700

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bristol

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,000£31,000
3 years£18,500£23,000£26,500
5 years£25,000£30,000£35,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

9 Scholarships Available

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Zutshi-Smith Scholarship

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Conference Travel Fund

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£300scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
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Think Big Career Accelerator

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
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St Paul's Church Organ Scholarship

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£1,450scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Merit

St Mary Redcliffe Church Choral Scholarships

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£1,300scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers Composition of Music for Film and Television as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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