The University of York International Pathway College is part of the University of York, and offers pathway courses to prepare students for a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Study, explore and practise contemporary film and television postproduction with a focus on technical aspects of sound production and design. Enhance understanding of digital sound design creation and audio for film, television and interactive media.

The course emphasises a high level of craft skill and creativity, combined with critical thought and collaboration. Students will gain scientific and technical training with hands-on experience of sound design, programme creation and artistic decision-making.

Students will be taught through a mix of workshops, lectures, screenings and masterclasses led by leading academics and industry professionals. They will use industry-standard facilities in a vibrant and supportive environment. Students will realise their own creative and technical projects and develop essential professional skills to pursue a career in industry.

On this MSc students will have the opportunity to focus their individual research project on the technologies behind production and postproduction systems. Alternatively, students can focus their individual research project on creative production-oriented work with the MA Film and Television Production with Sound.

Graduates have pursued careers in film to television companies, as well as furthered their academic studies.