Evanston,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Sound Arts and Industries in Evanston United States | Northwestern University
Northwestern University
|
Evanston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
52,665
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Arts in Sound Arts and Industries offers a distinctive curriculum that merges theoretical and historical sound studies with contemporary audio practices, leveraging Northwestern University's strengths as a leading Chicago-area research institution.
Aspiring podcasters can explore broadcasting history, narrative techniques, and documentary production while gaining hands-on experience through local festival participation and internships with industry professionals.
Those focused on cinematic audio can refine specialized skills through advanced coursework and professional workshops.
Audio specialists can expand their expertise into new media formats, diversifying their creative portfolio.
Science students can enhance their communication abilities by creating audio documentaries about laboratory research and scientific discoveries.
Academic researchers can collaborate with renowned sound scholars and archivists, contributing to interdisciplinary studies of sonic cultures.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants who earned or will earn their bachelor’s degree outside of the U.S. must submit all transcripts to Educational Credential Evaluators or World Education Services for a course-by-course verification.
TOEFL score for international applicants
A minimum overall score of 100 is required with a minimum score of 26 on the “Speaking” section. Students with TOEFL scores below these standards will not be accepted. The test must have been administered no more than two years prior to the application date. The program does not accept the IELTS test.
The TOEFL may be waived for applicants who earned their bachelor’s or graduate degree from a university where English was the primary language of instruction.
Tuition
USD
52,665