Composing for Film and Television MMus
Kingston University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Reasons to choose Kingston: – You will learn techniques for composing and producing music for media, be taught by professional composers, and collaborate with filmmakers and animators. – There is the opportunity to have your compositions performed by an ensemble, conducted to picture in a professional recording environment. – You will use recording studios, rehearsal rooms, a synthesis/sampling lab, and the analogue/ digital hybrid Visconti Studio, which has a 300m² octagonal live room plus rare and vintage recording equipment.
About this course:
This course explores how music creates atmosphere, conveys mood and depicts setting, character and action.
You will examine the relationships between composer and producer, directors and music editors. You will study the technology used to produce high-quality soundtracks as well as business and copyright issues. Through optional modules, you will be able to tailor the course to your interests.
For your major project, you will create a portfolio of music to picture and work with filmmakers. There are opportunities to collaborate with filmmaking and animation students.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Composing for Film and Television MMus
EU | £9735 | year 1 |
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England UK | £4823 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4823 | year 1 |
Scotland | £4823 | year 1 |
Wales | £4823 | year 1 |
International | £9735 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Kingston University
Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.
List of 307 Bachelor and Master Courses from Kingston University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Kingston University
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Total number of students enrolled at Kingston University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12155
- postgraduates:
- 4525
- Total:
- 16680
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