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Master of Arts in Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games University of Hertfordshire - Hatfield Campus University of Hertfordshire - Hatfield Campus, UK

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GBP 17950

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

  • MA Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games covers all the most relevant areas of soundtrack composition, creation and production. 
  • It has been created to respond to the current demand for creative professionals who are able to provide both sound design and music content for the film and video game industries. 
  • You will develop practical, industry-focussed skills and create work to showcase these as part of a professional portfolio. 

You will explore all aspects of a soundtrack in both linear and non-linear (game audio) environments, and with practical assignments that focus on the latest and most relevant music and sound-design techniques. 

Whether you employ acoustic or electronic sources or aspire to be a cutting-edge hybrid composer/creator, you will learn the tools of the trade in order to stand-out from the rest. 

With targeted sessions and expert guidance, you’ll develop a showreel demonstrating your creative talent in providing sound and music for a wide range of media (video, film, video games), opening-up an expansive horizon of possibilities and opportunities for work. 

 

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, student must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    17950

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    10539 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Scholarship for Sep2026 Intake 

    PG students 

    • Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship – £3,500 ( PG only ) 

    Students who pay their deposit before this date will receive a £3,500 Super Early Bird Scholarship.

    How It Works:

    • Pay a minimum £1,000 deposit before 15th June to secure the scholarship and confirm the place. 
    • Top up a further £4,000 before the CAS deadline (31st July) to receive the CAS letter.
    • Additional £1,000 Cash Back/ Discount: Students who pay their full tuition fees before or at registration will receive an extra £1,000 full tuition fee payment discount.

    Total Savings Opportunity:

    • £4,500 total savings (for students paying full tuition fees before or at registration).
    • £3,500 scholarship (for students choosing the installment plan).

    This is a valuable opportunity for students to maximize savings while securing their future at UH. Please encourage your students to act quickly and take full advantage of this extended deadline

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    UG students
    UG Tri Annual Scholarship – £2,000 Per Year (Undergraduate Only)

    This scholarship provides £2,000 off tuition fees each year for eligible international undergraduate students joining the University for the first time in September 2026.
    It is awarded automatically and continues each year of study upon successful progression (not for retakes or re-joins).

    Value

    • £2,000 per year (up to £6,000 for a 3-year course or £8,000 for a 4-year course).
    • Not available during placement or study-abroad years.

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    • Postgraduate applicants

    New Updation Regarding Scholarship Extended Deadline 

    Regarding Scholarship Deadline for SEP 2026 intake:-

    • Scholarship Deadline for SEP 2026 intake is 28th Feb.
    • PG programs offers a £3500 scholarship
    • UG Scholarship :-  £2000 Each Year-3 Years £2000

    Full payment discount

    Full-time students who pay their full tuition fees by a set deadline during registration can receive a £1,000 discount for the 2026/27 academic year.

    Chancellor's International Scholarship

    This scholarship offers a variable award from £500 to £4,000 for new international undergraduate or postgraduate taught students joining the UK campus in September 2026.

    Awards are based on academic performance, English language ability, personal statement quality, and personal circumstances. No separate application is needed.

    Not available for:

    • pre-sessional English, Research degrees, HIC or online courses
    • University of Hertfordshire or HIC graduates
    • prepatory programmes

    Additional conditions:

    • only for first-time entrants in September 2026
    • unless exceptionally approved by the University, it cannot be combined with;
      • Super Early Bird Scholarship
      • 20% Herts Graduate Scholarship
      • MBBS Scholarship
      • UG Tri Annual Scholarship
    • can be combined with the Full Payment Discount if fees are paid in full by 12 October 2026
    • applied after registration (not deducted from the deposit)
    • if tuition fees are already paid in full, the scholarship may be used towards university accommodation (excluding the refundable £150 accommodation deposit)
    • applicants must: have been offered and accepted a place on a full-time award-bearing University of Hertfordshire programme and be paying the full cost of the tuition fee from their own resources directly to the University of Hertfordshire, and not discounted or sponsored for any part of the fee by the University of Hertfordshire or an organisation such as an employer, charitable body or government department. (Any contribution by an external organisation to the student's living costs, or a contribution from the student's family to the fee or living costs, does not count as sponsorship under this scheme.)
    • candidates will be required to meet all conditions of registration before the scholarship is awarded
    • for students that withdraw (both student and university initiated); all full payment discounts will be removed. All other scholarships and discounts will be adjusted on a pro rata basis in line with the fee liability dates.

    The University of Hertfordshire has extended the Super Early Bird Scholarship deadline to 31st March.

    Students who pay their deposit before this date will receive a £3,500 Super Early Bird Scholarship.

    How It Works:

    • Pay a minimum £1,000 deposit before 31st March to secure the scholarship and confirm the place.
    • Top up a further £4,000 before the CAS deadline (31st July) to receive the CAS letter.
    • Additional £1,000 Discount: Students who pay their full tuition fees before or at registration will receive an extra £1,000 full tuition fee payment discount.

    Total Savings Opportunity:

    • £4,500 total savings (for students paying full tuition fees before or at registration).
    • £3,500 scholarship (for students choosing the installment plan).

    This is a valuable opportunity for students to maximize savings while securing their future at UH. Please encourage your students to act quickly and take full advantage of this extended deadline.

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