Professional Media Composition

The MA Professional Media Composition goes beyond traditional film scoring Masters, equipping students with comprehensive skills for a variety of media. You'll learn how to compose for films, television, trailers, documentaries, animation, games, library music and more. The program combines hands-on projects reflecting real industry demands with lessons from working media composers. This course caters to all musical talents, focusing on composing marketable music, producing demos, and mastering film scoring technicalities.

Graduates not only earn a prestigious, university-accredited Masters degree but also gain access to ThinkSpace's Employment Support Programme – a launchpad for successful careers in the industry.

The Practical Film Scoring Masters The course is extremely practical and you will spend most of your time working on real-world projects.

We’re not just looking for orchestral composers. Electronic musicians, guitarists and experimental composers are all more than welcome.

On this course, you will learn to:

Write music that today’s market wants to buy.

Compose in a wide range of styles using different technical and creative approaches.

Produce professional quality demos and sampled mockups.

Develop a unique voice of your own so you can stand out from the crowd.

Bring your music up to date and explore new styles and techniques.

Learn the technical aspects of writing to picture, spotting the film, working with hit points and more.

Develop research and critical thinking skills to help you put media music in context.