Introducing our brand-new MA Music for Film, Games and Media
There has never been a better time to enter the world of film, games, and digital media. The UK is currently the fourth largest video game exporter in the world, employing over 28,500 people. Meanwhile, the UK film industry saw revenue rise by a whopping 10% from 2023 to 2024.
And these industries all need music. From composing and producing to syncing and sound design, every film and game relies on skilled creators to bring stories to life through sound. Want to be one of them? Well, that’s exactly what this new postgraduate degree will prepare you for.
Who is the course for?
Our MA Music for Film, Games and Media is for passionate composers and sound designers looking to use their skills in the film and screen industries. Maybe you love the idea of scoring feature films, designing audio for video games, or founding your own production studio. Whether you have a clear goal in mind or you want to try as many different things as possible, this course gives you the flexibility to do just that.
Work across disciplines
Throughout your master’s degree, you’ll have access to specialist facilities and unrivalled collaboration opportunities, all thanks to our partnerships with these leading creative arts schools:
- MetFilm School: with campuses designed like film studios, this is where aspiring filmmakers and actors launch their careers in film, TV, and digital media.
- MetStudios: a dedicated school for video games, animation, and VFX, sitting right at the intersection of creativity and technology.
Explore, experiment, innovate
Discover cutting-edge technologies and techniques, and find your own unique way of telling stories through music. By using the same tools, systems, and workflows as the professionals, you’ll be prepared for anything the industry throws at you. We want you to leave BIMM as adaptable as possible, ready to make an impact in the film, games, and media industries.
Advance your career
In this course, you’ll not only hone your creative and technical skills, but you’ll also develop a deep understanding of the business side of the industry. We’ll prepare you for freelance or in-house work, as well as support anyone who wants to launch their own business.
You’ll graduate with:
- A strong, bulletproof portfolio
- Career-defining industry connections
- Experience working on live briefs
Take a look at our MA Music for Film, Games and Media course page to see where this master’s degree can take you.
Quick Q&A
- Where can I study? At our campuses in Berlin, Brighton, London, and Manchester.
- How long is the course? 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
- What language is it taught in? English only.
Check out the MA Music for Film, Games and Media on our website for more information, including modules, entry requirements, and career destinations.
Start your journey at BIMM
We’ve spent 40 years transforming musical talent into success. We know better than anyone how the industry works, and our courses reflect that. So, if you’re passionate about music and want to make a career out of it, BIMM is the place to do it.
You can apply to MA Music for Film, Games and Media now for 2026 entry! If you have any questions, please get in touch with the relevant Admissions Team:
- UK Email: admissions@bimm.ac.uk Phone: 0344 2 646 666
- Berlin Email: admissions@bimm-university.de Phone: +49 (0) 30 311 99 186
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