Course summary
Study, explore and practise contemporary film and television postproduction with a focus on technical aspects of sound production and design. Enhance your understanding of digital sound design creation and audio for film, television and interactive media. Our course emphasises a high level of craft skill and creativity, combined with critical thought and collaboration. You'll gain scientific and technical training with hands-on experience of sound design, programme creation and artistic decision-making. We'll teach you through a mix of workshops, lectures, screenings and masterclasses led by leading academics and industry professionals. You'll use industry-standard facilities in a vibrant and supportive environment. You'll realise your own creative and technical projects and develop essential professional skills to pursue a career in industry. On this MA you will have the opportunity to focus your individual research project on creative production-orientated work. Alternatively, if you'd prefer to focus your individual research project on the technologies behind production and postproduction systems you can apply for the MSc Film and Television Production with Sound. Our graduates have pursued careers in film and television companies, as well as furthered their academic studies.
Modules
Types of assessment vary depending on the module and include the following: In-class tests In-class pitch sessions Presentations Essays and reflective reports Soundtrack design Business plans or grant applications Group project working with others across the Department Individual project with 10,000 word report.
Assessment method
You'll be assessed throughout your course. Some modules have an early assessment that contributes a small amount to your final mark, offering an opportunity to check your progress.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- ScreenSkills
Entry requirements
You should have some experience of audio media production either gained through an undergraduate degree (typically a minimum of 2:1 or equivalent) or through professional practice. If you have any questions please contact the Programme Director Dr Mariana Lopez at [email protected]. The international equivalents of UK qualifications are shown on our country-specific pages. You can also contact the international team for guidance
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | no less than 6.0 in each component |
| PTE Academic | 61 | no less than 55 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 87 | minimum of 21 in each component |
| Trinity ISE | Merit | level 3 with Merit in all components |
CAE and CPE (from January 2015): 176, with no less than 169 in each component
Postgraduate Taught English language requirements
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply/international/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £11770 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11770 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11770 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11770 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £11770 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £11770 | Year 1 |
| EU | £27200 | Year 1 |
| International | £27200 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD