Master in Composition for Film, TV and Games MA

The application deadline for MA Composition for Film, TV and Games is Sep 11, 2026. Tuition is £28,000 full-time / £14,000 part-time per year (International).

Introduction

This programme provides you with flexible advanced training that will develop your knowledge and expertise in music and audiovisual media. Utilising the industry standard facilities within the Department of Music, this course allows you to specialise in areas such as composition for moving image, sound design, screen music analysis, film studies, and sound studies. You can develop your knowledge and research skills through approaches to audiovisual media including musicology, critical theory, and textual analysis. Students present their research in essays, audiovisual essays, podcasts, soundwalks, and other audiovisual formats. Film, television, gaming, and web-based audiovisual content creation are all expanding areas of employment for music graduates, and the subject is also a burgeoning field of academic study.

What you'll learn

• To compose and produce screen music to a high standard
• To critically reflect on relevant literature, methodologies, and theories of music in audiovisual media
• To analyse screen music in an engaging manner, drawing on appropriate terminology and theoretical concepts
• To prepare and present original research in a professional and appropriate manner using the necessary tools and resources
• To produce original compositions for a professional recording session or concert
• To work both under supervision and independently; justify and defend decisions taken in the construction and prosecution of research tasks
• To demonstrate the ability to plan, organise, review, and deliver a large-scale independent project.

The University of Liverpool, founded in 1882 and located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, is a research-intensive institution with a global student body of around 32,000, including approximately 17,700 international students. The university offers a wide range of programs—over 200—across sciences, engineering, humanities, health and business, combining rigorous academics with practical industry links. Its historic campus and city connections provide a lively cultural setting and strong transport links across the UK and beyond.

Research and employability are central to the Liverpool experience, with interdisciplinary projects, industry partnerships and extensive placement opportunities embedded in many degrees. Students benefit from modern facilities, dedicated career services and a supportive academic community that helps translate theory into professional practice. The university's global networks also create exchange and collaboration pathways for study abroad and joint research.

International students receive comprehensive support from pre-arrival guidance to on-campus services, including English language support, visa advice and student societies that foster social integration. Liverpool’s affordable living costs relative to other UK cities, combined with its cultural life and sporting traditions, make it attractive to students seeking a balanced academic and social experience. The University of Liverpool is well-suited to ambitious students aiming for impactful research, strong career outcomes and a cosmopolitan student life.