MSc Sound Design in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 29,900
(c. USD39,895.57)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

For those who have pursued sound or music technology studies at university, worked professionally in audio fields, or explored sound creatively as a composer, designer, artist, or engineer seeking to refine your artistic expression, this program could be an ideal fit.

We provide an interdisciplinary Master's program that leverages the University of Edinburgh's extensive strengths in creative arts, music, and digital media design, equipping you with the expertise to excel in both commercial and experimental sound design contexts.

Our curriculum is designed for individuals with existing creative sound experience who are ready to accelerate their growth, attracting inquisitive, flexible, and highly imaginative students eager to enhance their skills and deepen their sound design knowledge.

Whether you're transitioning from film sound production to game audio, or exploring the intersection of creative coding with acoustic sound principles, this program offers valuable opportunities.

You'll gain deeper insights into sound design craftsmanship while developing your professional creative potential through a dynamic blend of hands-on projects and theoretical exploration.

Pursuing an MSc in Sound Design will broaden your understanding of sound's artistic applications across various disciplines, transforming you into a more sophisticated sonic artist while redefining sound design's role in contemporary creative developments.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Normally a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as music, sound design, sonic arts, media arts, sound engineering, acoustics, film, animation or art/design, accompanied by a portfolio introducing us to some recent work that you are proud of.

IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component.
TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.

Tuition GBP 29,900

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