MSc Sound Enineering and Audio Production

Entry & admission criteria:

• A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or an appropriate equivalent, i.e. a professional qualification, from a recognised British or overseas institution, in a related subject, such as Music Technology, Music Production, Audio Production, Sound Design, Commercial Production, Sound Engineering, Audio Engineering, Game Audio, Audio for Media, Audio for Post Production, Audio for Visual Media, Composing for Media
• If you don't hold a relevant degree, you should include a link to streamable recordings and/or compositions or other related audio work made with technology and state your role in recording or producing them. Write a short statement on the techniques you used to create the audio outputs that illustrate your suitability for the course along with any industry related experience
• Non-standard applicants with at least three years' industry experience are also welcome to apply.
• Applicants who do not fully satisfy the general criteria will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that they are capable of successfully undertaking and completing the programme at the required standard. Eligibility may be determined by means of an interview for some applicants.
• Applicants who have been taught and assessed in languages other than English should have an English language equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

Personal statement:

You should include in your personal statement why you want to study this course and a summary of your knowledge of recording and mixing audio including what microphones, software, consoles and outboard you use regularly

Interview:

You'll be invited to an informal interview after you submit your application, to determine your project ideas, your fit with the course, and to discuss your aspirations.

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You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies. We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies.

Graduates will be equipped to take up roles working as a studio owner, Foley artist, sound designer, game audio, recording engineer, producer, audio for post production, mixing engineer, mastering engineer, working for a record label/publisher.

• Research for Creative Industries (20 credit points)
• Masters Dissertation (40 credit points)
• Sound Engineering and Audio Production (60 credit points)
• Creative Entrepreneurial Approaches (60 credit points)