Overview
Sound Engineering MA sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Sound Engineering mixes production work with the theory behind how audiences behave. We currently work with 25 universities on this course across 19 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £17.000 to £35.500 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
A technical field with more demand than the music industry alone suggests, because live events, broadcast, games and post-production all hire it. Practical hours on real productions are what employers ask about.
Roles graduates go into
- Live sound engineer
- Studio recording engineer
- Audio post-production engineer
- Broadcast sound operator
- Game audio designer
- Systems and installation engineer
Where they work
- Live events, venues and touring
- Recording and post-production studios
- Broadcasters and outside broadcast
- Games and interactive media
- AV installation and systems integration
After the course
No register. Manufacturer certification in the desks and systems the sector uses, plus accumulated credits.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£17,000 - £35,500