Music and Sound Design for Film, Television, and Games Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Music and Sound Design for Film, Television, and Games Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
### Music and Sound Design for Film, Television, and Games (BA)
Explore how music and sound work in film, television, games and other media with Royal Holloway’s Music and Sound Design degree. Get ready to launch your career in this creative and exciting industry.
Music is everywhere – on televisions, smartphones and game consoles, and in concert halls, theatres and cinemas. Our course will give you the specialist skills to meet that demand by working at the cutting-edge of music and technology.
Gain experience creating soundtracks in our ...
### Music and Sound Design for Film, Television, and Games (BA)
Explore how music and sound work in film, television, games and other media with Royal Holloway’s Music and Sound Design degree. Get ready to launch your career in this creative and exciting industry.
Music is everywhere – on televisions, smartphones and game consoles, and in concert halls, theatres and cinemas. Our course will give you the specialist skills to meet that demand by working at the cutting-edge of music and technology.
Gain experience creating soundtracks in our professional-standard recording studios and production suites. Learn from our expert teaching staff and take up industry placements with organisations like Shepperton Studios or Netflix.
#### Compose, connect and collaborate
* Build creative partnerships with the next generation of filmmakers, games designers and media creatives
* Hear from guest speakers like Harry Gregson-Williams (Shrek, The Martian) or Julian Nott (Wallace and Gromit, Peppa Pig)
* Record your music with the college orchestra
* Kickstart your career with a portfolio of work to show valuable music industry contacts
* Receive detailed guidance on your work from our staff of active professional composers working in the industry
#### Pick your route
Previous graduates have gone on to compose for the screen, including BBC dramas like Silent Witness, or Hollywood blockbusters like Wonka. Other possibilities include podcasts, sound design, animation, games, theatre or theme park audio.
You don’t have to be interested in the performance side of music to join this degree.
*We sometimes make changes to our courses to improve your experience. If this happens, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.*
Course Information
1 option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A62-D75
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
B,B,B
B,B,C
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant’s education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Required: A-level Music or Grade 7 Music Theory at pass Applicants without A-level grade B in Music or pass in Grade 7 Music Theory may be eligible for the Intensive Theory entry. This requires Music GCSE grade A/7 or equivalent. In term 1 you will be required to take Fundamentals of Music Theory, an intensive music literacy course.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
including Music or Grade 7 Music Theory at Pass
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 27.0
and the remaining level 3 credits at Merit, plus evidence of A-Level standard Music proficiency grade B equivalent or Grade 7 Music Theory at Pass.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require English and Mathematics at grade 4/C.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in a relevant subject plus A- Level Music grade B or one A level grade B and Grade 7 Music Theory at pass
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
6,5,5 at Higher Level OR 32 points overall including Music at Higher Level or pass Grade 7 in Music Theory
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in a relevant subject plus Grade 7 Music Theory at Pass
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2, H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level including Music at Higher Level or with Grade 7 Music Theory at Pass
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
plus A-Level grades BB including Music or one A level grade B and Grade 7 Music Theory at pass
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
Search Undergraduate Courses at Royal Holloway, University of London
Find more courses from Royal Holloway, University of London with our undergraduate course search.
Upcoming Open Days at Royal Holloway, University of London
10
Oct, 2026
Royal Holloway, University of London10 Oct 2026
Undergraduate Open Day
14
Nov, 2026
Royal Holloway, University of London14 Nov 2026
Undergraduate Open Day
Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, England, Channel Islands, Wales, Scotland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £28,500 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
Order Free Prospectuses
The ideal way to read about detailed course information is with a university prospectus. Request a FREE prospectus and learn more about this course today.