BA Music and Sound for Screen
About this course
BA (Hons) in Music and Sound for Screen, an undergraduate degree focused on music composition, sound design, and audio production for film, television, and games. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year as part of their studies. Year 1 introduces foundational concepts through Desktop Music Production 1, Music, Culture and Society, Understanding Music, and Studio Engineering and Mixing Essentials. Year 2 advances these techniques via Composition 2, Composing Music for Film and Videogames A, Desktop Music Production 2, and Inside the Music Business. Later stages involve advanced study with modules including Final Year Project, Music Industry and Professional Skills, Composition Project, and Sound for Visual Media.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BCC at A Level. 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Merit at T Level. DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Practical and theory music grades 6-8 will be accepted in the total points. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 120-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 24%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 45%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Arts and Humanities Placement
- Portfolio Sandwich Year
- Enterprise Placement
- Final Year Project
- Music Industry and Professional Skills
- Composition Project
- Sound for Visual Media
- Advanced Projects in Musical Cultures
- Desktop Music Production 1
- Music, Culture and Society
- Understanding Music
- Studio Engineering and Mixing Essentials
- Music for the Moving Image
- Composition 1
- Composition 2
- Composing Music for Film and Videogames A
- Desktop Music Production 2
- Inside the Music Business
- Sonic Arts and Electronica
- Projects in Musical Cultures
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Music and Sound for Screen at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £31,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Technology (other).
What do graduates of BA Music and Sound for Screen at University of Huddersfield do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Music and Sound for Screen at University of Huddersfield?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Music and Sound for Screen at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Does BA Music and Sound for Screen at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Music and Sound for Screen at University of Huddersfield?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.