Universities United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Courses Sound Design (MSc)

Sound Design (MSc)
at University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 26,300
Country Rank#5
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

This programme is targeted at individuals interested in exploring the domain of sound in the wider context of new media theory and technology.

It is strongly interdisciplinary including the study of:

film sound
interactive game-audio design
sound installation and sonic art
sound software design
creative music and composition practices

This programme will provide you with knowledge, skill and understanding to enable you to thrive in a range of sound design situations both commercial and experimental.

Graduates of the programme will be armed with professional, practical, analytical and intellectual skills to take into sound-related industries or on towards further academic study, such as a PhD.

Course Content
Across six taught courses and an extensive final project, you will attend a combination of:
- lectures
- seminars
- tutorials
- practical sessions
This is supported by occasional input from external professionals in the field of sound design and related areas.

Compulsory courses
- Audio Crafting
- Creative Coding for Sound
- Introduction to Community Arts Practice: Modes, Methods and Meanings
- Interactive Sound Environments
- Soundtracks for Screen
- Audio Programming
- Music Masters Final Project
Entry Requirement
CBSE All India Senior School Certificate Examination (SSC), CISCE Indian School Certificate (ISC) Standard XII: overall 80% with three subjects at 75%.
Award of Certificate with five subjects at Class XII, with an overall average of 80% or above and minimum 80% in all required subjects (or 85% where we require a grade A at SQA Higher). Grade XII CBSE Applied Mathematics is not accepted to meet a Mathematics subject requirement.
Award of Certificate with five subjects at Class XII, with an overall average of 80% or above and minimum 80% in all required subjects (or 85% where we require a grade A at SQA Higher).
Advanced entry direct into Year 2 of many of our Science and Engineering degree programmes is possible for applicants who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement in the Higher Secondary School Certificate, but only where awarded by CBSE or CISCE. Advanced entry is offered into Year 2 to students from India with the relevant Indian boards. For advanced entry applicants must achieve the award of Certificate with minimum of five subjects at Class XII, with an overall average of 85% or above and minimum 85% in all required subjects as stated in our prospectus.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£26300 per year

Career Prospect

The rich, cross-disciplinary programme of study we offer provides graduates with advanced skills in multimedia, audio production, post-production and other digital technologies relevant to sound design and the crafts of sonic art.

These skills will allow you to take on commissions in professional sound design areas or pursue your own creative path.

Our graduates are now working in theatre, TV and video games, composers, and for various sound post-production studios.

Many are running successful sound-related businesses around the world and several have PhDs and are pursuing academic careers.

You will gain a wide variety of transferable skills, such as ability to research & analyse sound, structure & manage your time, effective teamwork &communication that will increase your employability across the arts and further afield.

Cost Of Studying At University of Edinburgh

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Sound Design (MSc) at University of Edinburgh