MA Audio Post-Production for Film & Television
The MA in Audio Post Production is your opportunity to step into a rapidly growing field where creativity and technology collide. With production companies reporting a critical shortage of skilled audio professionals, this course is designed to equip you with the expertise to meet industry demand and stand out in a competitive job market.
What sets this programme apart is its unique combination of technical mastery and creative exploration. From the intricacies of dialogue editing to the creative possibilities of sound design, every element of the course is designed to mirror the challenges and opportunities you'll encounter in the real world. You'll not only learn how to use industry-standard tools and workflows but also develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to push boundaries and craft innovative soundscapes.
Kick start a rewarding career in audio
This degree is for creative, detail-oriented individuals who are passionate about sound and eager to develop their expertise in dialogue editing, sound design, mixing, and more.
Graduates are equipped to work in a range of audio post-production roles, including as Foley Artists, Sound Designers, Dubbing Mixers, ADR & Dialogue Specialists, Re-recording Mixers, and Supervising Sound Editors.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
- Edit, clean up, and enhance dialogue for film, TV, and games.
- Design immersive soundscapes using industry-standard tools.
- Prepare and mix Foley and ADR sessions.
- Balance and mix full audio tracks to meet broadcast and streaming standards.
- Work effectively in a professional post-production pipeline.
- Apply advanced techniques to create polished, high-impact sound for media.
COURSE TUTORS & CONTRIBUTORS include
You will learn from working industy professionals, whose insights and guidance will help you navigate the evolving landscape of audio post-production. Here is a selction of these professionals, with more being announced in the coming months.
Emma Butt
Emma is a dubbing mixer, ADR recordist, and sound editor with over 14 years of experience in post-production sound. Her diverse portfolio includes work on "Game of Thrones," "Vikings," and "Sex Education." Emma is also a mentor with the Media Trust and serves on the council of the Association of Motion Picture Sound Engineers.
Chad Orororo
Chad is an Emmy-nominated sound designer known for his work on "The Tinder Swindler" and "The Deepest Breath." He has collaborated with Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV. Chad is also a BAFTA Breakthrough UK candidate and an Urban Synergy Ambassador.
Nina Hartstone
Nina is a British Supervising Sound Editor with over 30 years of experience in film. She won an Academy Award and a BAFTA for Best Sound Editing on "Bohemian Rhapsody" (2018). Her notable projects include "Gravity" (2013), "Enola Holmes" (2020), and "Moonage Daydream" (2022).
paul James
Paul is a Creative Sound Director with over 20 years of experience in sound production. He leads Wafer Audio, a Brighton-based studio specializing in film, TV, animation, and games. His expertise spans VO recording, dialogue editing, sound effects, Foley, and final mixing in stereo and surround formats.
Justin Lenoir
Justin is an Emmy-nominated sound specialist with over 14 years of industry experience in television, film, and music. His notable roles include Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer for "You vs. Wild: Out Cold" (2021). He has collaborated with platforms like Netflix and Hulu.
Robert Rodriguez
Bill is a Grammy Award-winning mastering engineer, senior sound designer, re-recording mixer, and composer with over three decades of experience in film, television, advertising, and music. A few of his notable projects include trailers for "Yellowjackets," "Your Honor," "Billions," and "The Strand."
A forward-thinking curriculum
The curriculum tackles cutting-edge topics like the integration of AI into post-production workflows, ensuring your skills remain relevant and forward-thinking. With a focus on innovation, adaptability, and real-world application, this course prepares you to meet the challenges of a fast-moving, technologically driven industry.
- Master industry-standard workflows and tools such as Pro Tools, file management, and session configuration.
- Develop skills in noise reduction, surround sound setup, and broadcast standard compliance.
- Cultivate client communication and project management skills to deliver professional audio content.
COMBINE WITH other Masters DEGREES
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MA PROFESSIONAL MEDIA COMPOSITION
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We offer three different schedules so you can pick which best fits around your life. It is also possible to switch between these schedules at certain points during the degree, should you find that that you have more or less time available than you anticipated. You can also pause your degree altogether if life gets in the way.
Please note that these weekly hours are estimates based on previous years' students. It will vary from student to student, depending on your rate of work. These time estimates include every element of the course: live workshops, one-to-one tutorials, reading and watching the course materials, and time spent on assignment projects.
*36 month option not available to UK students on a postgraduate student loan
FinancING
*Fees may be subject to a small inflationary rise before September 2025. Fees are set in pounds sterling so may be subject to exchange rate fluctuations for those outside the UK.
You will be invoiced in instalments at the start of each term. For courses lasting longer than 12 months, please budget for an annual inflation linked increase on the remaining balance of fees, based on UK RPI, capped at 8%.
STUDENT LOANS
In the UK you can apply for the following student loans to cover or contribute towards postgraduate tuition fee :
- Up to £12,471 in England. More info
- Up to £18,950 in Wales. More info
- Up to £6,500 in Northern Ireland. More info
- Up to £7,000 in Scotland. More info
PAY-AS-YOU-LEARN OPTIONS
We offer interest-free payment plans, where you can spread the cost of your course across the duration of your studies. The payment plan you are on depends on the schedule you are on. You will be required to pay a deposit upon enrolling.
ThinkSpace Masters degrees are validated and awarded by Arts University Bournemouth, and earn you the same number of academic credits as any other Masters degree in the UK or EU – 180 and 90 respectively (ECTS). While no official conversion exists, our degrees equate to approximately 36 credits in the US system, based on its criteria.
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accredited by Arts University Bournemouth
Your degree is accredited and awarded by our academic partner, Arts University Bournemouth (AUB). Home to the prestigious Bournemouth Film School – whose alumni include film director Edgar Wright (Baby Driver) and screenwriter Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire) – AUB is a public university on the south coast of England. Its history dates back to the 1880s.
AUB provide academic oversight across our degrees, which are subject to the same rigorous quality checks as degrees taught by all UK universities.
How to apply
"Am I good enough?"
We are frequently asked this and are glad to help. You’ll need to be competent in your DAW and be able to write music fluently and productively. It doesn’t have to be orchestral music – as this course encourages all styles – and it doesn’t have to be perfect by any means. We are looking for potential. You also don't need a high level of music theory.
We recommend booking a chat with one of our course advisors. As ThinkSpace Masters graduates themselves, they can take a listen to some of your work and tell you where you stand.
REGISTER FOR MORE INFORMATION
Register below to receive further information by email, and get notified about upcoming online Open Days, events and deadlines.
We recommend booking an informal audio or video chat with one of our friendly course advisors. You can discuss your goals and time commitments, and learn about your different options for subjects, schedules and financing.
They can also review some examples of your music and let you know if you're ready for a Masters. If you're not quite there yet, they'll suggest some practical next steps.
Related Masters degrees
MA SOUND DESIGN FOR VIDEO GAMES
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MFA VIDEO GAME MUSIC & AUDIO
You will learn how to create, record and implement various types of sound and effects for games, as well as developing your compositional skills while you write for games projects. This course combines skills from Composing for Video Games and Sound Design for Video Games.