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BSc Music Composition And Sound For Film And Games

University of Hertfordshire

Institution
University of Hertfordshire
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Music Composition And Sound For Film And Games
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
CTMCSFG-MUS_COMP_SOUND_FILM
Median salary
£25,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 84%
  • Learning opportunities: 89%
  • Assessment and feedback: 87%
  • Academic support: 83%
  • Organisation and management: 80%
  • Learning resources: 82%
  • Student voice: 82%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 35 students who started

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 5%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Unemployed: 20%

Most common jobs

  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
  • Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 70%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 30%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 1%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • East Midlands: 4%
  • West Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 36%
  • London: 30%
  • South East: 14%
  • South West: 4%
  • Wales: 3%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 30 students who started

  • A levels: 90%
  • Other HE qualification: 15%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Music Composition And Sound For Film And Games at University of Hertfordshire earn?

The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £32,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Music.

What do graduates of BSc Music Composition And Sound For Film And Games at University of Hertfordshire do next?

75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Music Composition And Sound For Film And Games at University of Hertfordshire?

84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Music Composition And Sound For Film And Games at University of Hertfordshire?

The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.

Does BSc Music Composition And Sound For Film And Games at University of Hertfordshire include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc Music Composition And Sound For Film And Games at University of Hertfordshire?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.