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  • DeadlineStudy Details: 12-15 months | 27-39 months | 3 years

Top Reasons To Study

  1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of sound design tailored for both linear and interactive media, enhancing your creative and technical skills.
  2. Engage in a balanced curriculum of taught classes and a research project, allowing for practical application of advanced theories in sound design.
  3. Benefit from flexible study options, including full-time and part-time formats, as well as face-to-face or online learning to suit your lifestyle.
  4. Develop proficiency in cutting-edge audio programming and the integration of AI into sound design, preparing you for the future of the industry.
  5. Join a diverse community of professionals and aspiring sound designers, creating valuable networking opportunities and potential career pathways.

 

Masters Degree Description

The MSc Sound Design degree is composed of two main components: taught classes and a research project. Each element is designed to apply theory and advanced practice to enhance current approaches to sound design for both linear and interactive media.

The full-time MSc Sound Design is delivered over 12 months when starting in September or 15 months when starting in January as there is no teaching in Trimester 3. Part-time options are available over 27 or 39 months. All modules are available either face-to-face or online for distance learners.

Throughout the degree programme, you will develop a deep understanding of how to assess and influence audience perceptions of linear and interactive media through sound design. Additionally, you will gain skills in audio programming and the application of AI within audio and sound design. Emphasis is placed on adhering to professional standards for the production and documentation of sound designs, and becoming familiar with a comprehensive set of methods for assessing listening experiences.

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.

 

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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 AI for Audio and Sound Design ( IMD11122 )
Introduction to Audio Programming ( IMD11124 )
Listening ( IMD11116 )
Masters Dissertation ( SOC11101 )
Sound Design for Interactive Media ( IMD11118 )
Sound Design for Linear Media ( IMD11117 )
Soundscapes ( IMD11123 )
* 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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