Master of Arts - Music for the Moving Image

Writing music for the moving image requires a unique combination of technical and creative skills. Students will gain a solid grounding in the theories, techniques and practices essential for contemporary film and television music production.

Students will 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.

After developing their composition skills in a range of genres, students will have the chance to work with colleagues from other media courses to further develop their portfolio of work; for example, they could find themselves working alongside student filmmakers from University's Northern Film School.

Students will also work on projects with award-winning composers from the film and television industry, and links with local and national music, arts and festival organizations will ensure they will have plenty of opportunities to sharpen their practical skills.