Manchester ,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Sound Design in Manchester United Kingdom | Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
|
Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
20,500
(c. USD27,352.13)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
In the School of Digital Arts (SODA) MA Sound Design program, you'll craft audio for immersive, interactive, and adaptive environments.
Guided by expert researcher-practitioners, you'll investigate topics spanning linear and nonlinear storytelling, interactive media, and virtual reality applications. You'll study in a facility specifically designed for today's evolving creative and digital fields - featuring state-of-the-art technology to help you master professional skills for producing and analyzing sound across diverse digital mediums. SODA additionally provides chances for interdisciplinary study and collaboration within our vibrant creative network of photographers, cinematographers, game designers, and other professionals.
Throughout the program, you'll establish valuable connections with creative professionals and organizations at local, national, and international levels. Visiting lectures and workshops by global industry leaders and researchers will help situate your work within worldwide innovative sound practices.
Located in Manchester, SODA offers an ideal environment for students to cultivate professional networks while advancing research and practical skills in media, gaming, and digital technology sectors. The school boasts faculty from various creative fields who actively contribute to research and excel in their specialties. These educators maintain strong ties to broader creative media, arts, and digital technology industries.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You should have at least a 2:2 undergraduate UK honours degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. creative/digital arts, management, education, science etc).
Equivalent EU/international qualifications are also accepted.
Applicants who do not meet these criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Other professional qualifications will be considered on merit and/or with relevant professional experience.
Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5
Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English language qualification.
Please be aware the University may not be able to make a decision on your application without the academic transcript for your highest qualification. An interim transcript may be acceptable if the qualification is not yet complete.
There is no deadline for applications to our postgraduate programmes, however we recommend you apply as early as possible to allow for processing of applications and visas.
copies of your academic transcripts and graduation certificates
two references, one of which must be an academic reference
your personal statement
evidence of your English language proficiency
IELTS (Academic) Or IELTS for UKVI (Academic) Or IELTS Online (Academic) - 6.5, with no component below 5.5
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Or PTE Academic UKVI Or PTE Academic Online - 65, with no less than 59 in any section
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests - 180 points overall, with no component below 160 points
TOEFL iBT (from test centre or home edition) Designated Institution Code, for applicants who want their scores sent directly to us - 0240 - Overall score - 89 With no individual test score below-
Listening - 17
Reading - 18
Speaking - 20
Writing - 17
Equivalent EU/international qualifications are also accepted.
Applicants who do not meet these criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Other professional qualifications will be considered on merit and/or with relevant professional experience.
Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5
Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English language qualification.
Please be aware the University may not be able to make a decision on your application without the academic transcript for your highest qualification. An interim transcript may be acceptable if the qualification is not yet complete.
There is no deadline for applications to our postgraduate programmes, however we recommend you apply as early as possible to allow for processing of applications and visas.
copies of your academic transcripts and graduation certificates
two references, one of which must be an academic reference
your personal statement
evidence of your English language proficiency
IELTS (Academic) Or IELTS for UKVI (Academic) Or IELTS Online (Academic) - 6.5, with no component below 5.5
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Or PTE Academic UKVI Or PTE Academic Online - 65, with no less than 59 in any section
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests - 180 points overall, with no component below 160 points
TOEFL iBT (from test centre or home edition) Designated Institution Code, for applicants who want their scores sent directly to us - 0240 - Overall score - 89 With no individual test score below-
Listening - 17
Reading - 18
Speaking - 20
Writing - 17
Tuition
GBP
20,500