West Lafayette,
IN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Visual and Performing Arts - Theatre [Sound Design] in West Lafayette United States | Purdue University
Purdue University
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West Lafayette United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The MFA in Sound Design equips students for successful careers in theater, education, and entertainment.
The program focuses on cultivating adaptable artistic processes that sustain graduates throughout their professional journeys. This training combines coursework, hands-on production experience, and personalized mentorship.
Admission is competitive, with candidates evaluated through resumes, interviews, and portfolio assessments. Prospective students are encouraged to visit Purdue's campus to meet faculty and current participants. The demanding curriculum requires significant time commitment, blending sound design studies with complementary coursework in consulting, music theory, music history, and electrical engineering. This interdisciplinary approach builds the comprehensive knowledge base essential for professional sound designers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are ordinarily expected to hold a bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognized standing prior to registration, and should have achieved a grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or higher.
TOEFL iBT - 80 (Minimum Scores: Writing 18, Speaking 18, Listening 14 and Reading 19)
TOEFL PBT (overall score is no longer reported) - Reading 19, Listening 14 and Writing 18
IELTS - An overall band score of 6.5 is required for admission with the following minimum section requirements:
Reading 6.5, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0 and Writing 5.5
TOEFL iBT - 80 (Minimum Scores: Writing 18, Speaking 18, Listening 14 and Reading 19)
TOEFL PBT (overall score is no longer reported) - Reading 19, Listening 14 and Writing 18
IELTS - An overall band score of 6.5 is required for admission with the following minimum section requirements:
Reading 6.5, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0 and Writing 5.5
Tuition
USD
18,802