Course summary
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.
- Techniques and Technologies of Composing for Film and Television
- Composing and Marketing Popular Music
- Score and Screen
Modules
Example modules: Techniques and Technologies of Composing for Film and Television; Composing and Marketing Popular Music; Score and Screen. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Assessment method
Assessment typically comprises coursework (e.g. composition, essay), and some practical elements (e.g. presentations, performance). The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on this course is as follows, though depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose: Coursework: 91% Practical: 9%
Entry requirements
A 2:2 or above honours degree in music from either the UK or abroad (this may be in a specialist field such as popular music, performance or music technology). A link to an online portfolio of three short contrasting compositions (eg. Soundcloud, Vimeo, YouTube or other file sharing options) with at least one full score demonstrating proficiency in music notation. These can be ‘compositions to picture' in which case a link to video should be submitted. Evidence of familiarity with a DAW applications such as Logic Pro or ProTools. Where an applicant can produce evidence of relevant experiential learning (eg work as a professional performer, composer or producer), it may be possible to consider a good honours degree in a subject other than music or advanced study in a conservatoire (which has not led to a degree) in lieu of a music degree.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £17700 | Year 1 |
| England | £8770 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8770 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8770 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8770 | Year 1 |
| International | £17700 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Arts and Humanities Research Board.
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ