Kingston University
Composing for Film and Television MMus
Kingston University

Course modalities offered

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)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 6.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Composing for Film and Television, MMus, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Composing for Film and Television MMus

EU £9735 year 1
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.

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Student composition of Kingston University

undergraduates:
12155
postgraduates:
4525
Total:
16680
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Kingston Hill
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