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    MSc Part-time (Distance learning): 18-30 months

Course Description

This online Masters degree is for audio professionals who wish to enhance their experience with industry relevant theory and practices

The degree is made up of three parts: taught classes, work-based learning, and a research project. All of these elements are designed to apply theory and advanced practice to enhance current approaches to sound design for linear and interactive media.

The MSc Sound Design is delivered over either 18 or 30 months on a part-time basis. All of the modules are delivered by distance learning. In addition, you will also develop a deep understanding of how to assess approaches of affecting audiences perceptions of linear and interactive media using sound design.

Emphasis is placed on cognisance with professional standards for the production and documentation of sound designs for linear and interactive media, and familiarity with a comprehensive set of methods of assessing listening experiences.

Typical entry points to this course are in January and September. Please enquire for more information.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree. We look for applicants to have a background in any discipline in order to be eligible for the programme.

We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.

This course has academic entry requirements which are assessed alongside relevant work experience. Full details of any relevant work experience, including references should be submitted with your application and may be considered for entry where the minimum academic entry requirements are below those required.

Usually, unrelated work experience is not considered sufficient for entry without meeting the minimum academic entry requirements. Please contact us with your specific circumstances by submitting an enquiry form above and we will be happy to discuss your options.

If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the postgraduate admissions team by submitting an enquiry form.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

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Student Destinations

  • Audio Programmer
  • Boom Operator
  • Dialogue Editor
  • Dubbing/Rerecording Mixer
  • Foley Artist
  • Production Sound Mixer
  • Sound Archivist/Cataloguer/Librarian
  • Sound Artist
  • Sound Designer
  • Sound Editor
  • Sound Engineer
  • Sound Lecturer
  • Sound Recordist
  • Sound Technician
  • UX designer

Module Details

Modules that you will study* as part of this course

  • Advanced Professional Practice ( SOC11107 )
  • Listening ( IMD11116 )
  • Masters Dissertation ( SOC11101 )
  • Sound Design for Interactive Media ( IMD11118 )
  • Sound Design for Linear Media ( IMD11117 )

* These are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

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