Music and Sound for Screen - MA (Hons)

Middlesex University

## Why study Music and Sound for Screen MA at Middlesex?* Learn to compose, arrange and produce music for film, TV, and interactive media using industry-standard tools and workflows* Benefit from London’s world-leading creative industries, live briefs, and placements with media, film and post-production companies* Develop professional skills in contracts, copyright, and production management essential to a sustainable career in screen music* Gain hands-on experience with AI-assisted composition, immersive audio, and spatial sound design* Work in cross-disciplinary teams with filmmakers, animators, and game designers to create original soundtracks* Access our Careers and Futures employability support, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring to launch your creative career* Choose between one- and two-year modes with embedded, credit-bearing work experience on real-world industry projects. Our practice-based approach to learning means you learn vital new skills in professional contexts, enhancing your CV and your employability* Join an interdisciplinary community of digital creatives studying together in our state-of-the-art facilities at MDX Studios. Facilities include studios for film and radio, digital media, VFX, animation and virtual production. We also have recording studios, and suites for post-production and editing, colour-grading and Pro ToolsPlacements## Placements in music and sound for screen**MDX Studios** is a vibrant, industry-connected hub for hands-on learning, research, and innovation - where university meets the real world. We offer a unique environment where students collaborate with external partners to develop cutting-edge skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.Through our partnership with Screen London, and our access to the thriving London games development and media production sectors, MA Music and Sound for Screen students have opportunities to work alongside professional composers, sound designers, music supervisors and others on real world projects across numerous platforms. You will gain exposure to roles in studios, agencies and post-production companies, and build a professional network to support your career ambitions.At MDX Studios, you won’t just study-you’ll work. Our MA programmes feature one- and two-year options with embedded, credit-bearing work placements on live industry projects. Placements can be long or short, and if a suitable opportunity is not available with an industry partner, we will create professional settings for you to work on university-led projects. You’ll build your CV while gaining experience in professional contexts, from independent content creation to working on productions in our state-of-the-art facilities.

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