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MA Music for the Moving Image

UK

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What will I learn?

COURSE OVERVIEW

Develop the technical and creative skills you’ll need to write music for the moving image.

As part of this course you’ll:

  • Gain a solid grounding in the theories, techniques and practices essential for contemporary film and television music production
  • Have access to a suite of high-quality, professional music studios approved by JAMES, the accrediting body of the Music Producers Guild and the Association of Professional Recording Services
  • Develop your composition skills in a range of genres
  • Have the chance to work with colleagues from other media courses to further develop your portfolio of work; for example, you could find yourself working Â鶹ԭ´´ student filmmakers from our university's Northern Film School
  • Work on projects with award-winning composers from the film and television industry
  • Have plenty of opportunities to sharpen your practical skills through our links with local and national music, arts and festival organisations

Our links with local and national music, arts and festival organisations will ensure you get the most from your course. We also provide regular visiting speakers from the music and film industries and you’ll be taught by a highly skilled and experienced teaching team.

TEACHING & LEARNING

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Our silver status in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework, reflects our commitment to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.

Which department am I in?

Film, Music and Performing Arts

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£17,500.00 (19,06,733) per year
Accommodation - 171.00 per week

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

City Campus

Leeds,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS1 3HE, NORTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Music Production or Audio Technology, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. IELTS Academic 6.0 with no skill below 5.5, TOEFL iBT Total of 79 to 89 minimum for Reading (18), Listening (17), Speaking (20) and Writing (17). The minimum English language requirement for entry to study taught postgraduate qualification at Leeds Beckett are English language GCSE grade 4 or above.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Leeds Beckett University

The university’s five-star rating from QS World University Rankings is proof of a commitment to giving students a top-quality learning environment.

  • Scholarships of up to GBP 6,000
  • Students from 143 countries study at Leeds Beckett
  • Climbed 40 places in the Complete University Guide 2024
  • Based in Leeds, one of the UK’s most student friendly cities