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In the first term, you will study units introducing you to working and recording in studios, and the core skills of film and animation scoring
Course overview
UCA's Master's degree in Composition for Screen will give you the skills and knowledge you'll need to become an accomplished composer for film, television and other digital media.
Taught by experienced staff still working in industry and guest composers from the professional world, you will develop a strong technological foundation in the subject, along with specialist understanding of game, animation, television and film scoring.
The degree is taught within our industry-standard recording studios, supported by specialist technicians. You will be actively encouraged to build collaborative opportunities and networks at UCA for projects in film, animation, game, documentary and more.
In the first term, you will study units introducing you to working and recording in studios, and the core skills of film and animation scoring. In the second term, the programme moves onto the critical analysis of media music, and media composition practice including game, TV and documentary. This work feeds into original collaborations that you may choose to include in your final portfolio.
Please note, the MMus course is suspended for September 2023 entry.
Accredited by:
British Film Institute (BFI)
The BFI is a charity and the UK’s leading organisation for film and moving image. It promotes and supports British film from newcomers to established makers, and cares for the BFI National Archive, the world’s largest film and television archive.
ARRI
ARRI is a leading designer and manufacturer of camera and lighting systems for the film, broadcast, and media industries. The ARRI Certified Film School accreditation is awarded to institutions that meet rigorous standards of technical excellence, creative education, and professional development.
What you'll study
What you'll study
The content of the course may be subject to change. Curriculum content is provided as a guide.
For our students coming from a non-UK educational background, UCA has launched an Integrated International Pre-Masters year.
On this course you’ll prepare for postgraduate study with a mix of online and face-to-face learning that will give you the study skills required to complete a Master’s, and you’ll also improve your English for academic study.
In the second term, the programme moves onto the critical analysis of media music, and media composition practice including game, TV and documentary.
The work from term one and two work feeds into original collaborations that you may choose to include in your final portfolio.
Tuition fees - 2023 entry
UK students:
- Integrated Pre-Masters course - £10,500
- MMus course - £10,500
EU students:
- Integrated International Pre-Masters course - £10,500 (see fee discount information)
- MMus course - £10,500 (see fee discount information)
International students:
- Integrated International Pre-Masters course (30 weeks) - £17,500
- Integrated International Pre-Masters course (15 weeks) - £8,750
- MMus course - £17,500
Additional course costs
In addition to the tuition fees there may be other costs for your course. The things that you are likely to need to budget for to get the most out of a creative arts education will include books, printing costs, occasional or optional study trips and/or project materials. These costs will vary according to the nature of your project work and the individual choices that you make.
Further information
For more detailed information about our course fees and any financial support you may be entitled to please see our fees and finance pages.
The fees listed here are correct for the stated academic year only. Costs may increase each year during a student’s period of continued registration on course in line with inflation (subject to any maximum regulated tuition fee limit). Any adjustment for continuing students will be at or below the RPI-X forecast rate.
To support our students and alumni to progress to the next level of study, we have developed a range of fee discounts across a range of courses.
Course specifications
Please note, syllabus content indicated is provided as a guide. The content of the course may be subject to change in line with our Student Terms and Conditions for example, as required by external professional bodies or to improve the quality of the course.
Facilities
Our teaching spaces have a mixture of analogue and digital equipment. We have sound editing, recording and mixing suites with software such as Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Dorico and Cubase, Ableton Live, Max/MSP, Logic Pro and the Vienna Symphonic Library. The media store has a good supply of equipment to hire, specialist music equipment includes: Ableton push controllers, amplifiers, midi keyboards and high quality microphones such as the Neuman U87 and AKG 414. You'll also have access to the Grove Music dictionary and Naxos Music Library.
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Recording studio, UCA Farnham
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Recording studio, UCA Farnham
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Recording studio, UCA Farnham
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Lecture Theatre, UCA Farnham
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
MMus course
- An honours degree or equivalent qualification in the subject or a related discipline
and/or
- Relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level.
Consideration will also be given to applicants who can make a strong case for admission in relation to a particular project and can demonstrate their potential to satisfactorily complete the course.
Check the equivalent qualifications for your country and the English language requirements:
Any additional entry requirements listed in the UK requirements section, e.g., subject requirements, work experience or professional qualifications, also apply to international applicants applying with equivalent qualifications.
MMus course with Integrated International Pre-Masters course
A recognised bachelor degree or 3 year diploma with a strong portfolio in a relevant subject.
Don't meet the international entry requirements or English language requirements?
You may be able to enter the course through the following entry pathways:
MMus course
MMus course with Integrated International Pre-Masters course
These courses require a submission of a portfolio of musical work. We’ll invite you to upload your portfolio online via your Applicant Portal – further information will be provided once you have applied. If you would prefer to meet the Academic Team in person for a review of your work on campus, this can also be arranged for you.
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