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Sound Design BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sound Design BSc (Hons)
If you have a passion for sound, and would like to learn how to design it so that it is seamlessly integrated into media, products or environments, then this degree will help you develop an in-depth understanding and the practical skills needed to design and evaluate effective sound for listeners.
This course will teach you the techniques to create new sounds that coexist with dialogue and music to support a wide variety of media and applications. The underlying principles of linear and interactive media are also addressed, as well as products and environments to maximise p...
If you have a passion for sound, and would like to learn how to design it so that it is seamlessly integrated into media, products or environments, then this degree will help you develop an in-depth understanding and the practical skills needed to design and evaluate effective sound for listeners.<br/><br/>This course will teach you the techniques to create new sounds that coexist with dialogue and music to support a wide variety of media and applications. The underlying principles of linear and interactive media are also addressed, as well as products and environments to maximise potential employment.<br/><br/>Throughout your studies you can specialise in your chosen discipline, and then work towards creating an appropriate portfolio, whilst gaining valuable contacts who could help you during your transition from study to a professional career.<br/><br/>A mix of assignments and projects will give you the chance to collaborate with students on Acting, Digital Media, Film, Games Development and Television degrees.<br/><br/>Studying Sound Design will allow you to collaborate with students on Acting, Digital Media, Film, Games, Journalism, Television, UX and Web degrees.<br/><br/>We also have an extensive range of online guest lectures from internationally recognised Sound Designers.<br/><br/>Find out more at: https://x.com/SoundDesignMSc<br/><br/>Please visit our website for full course and module details.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Merchiston Campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
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Codes/info
Course Code
5G7B
Institution Code
E59
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherB,B,B,B Including: Design, Art & Design, Music, Music Technology, Photography, Media or Graphic Communication . National 5 C in Maths OR Applications of Maths. If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below. Access to HE DiplomaD:12,M:33 Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 33 Credits at Merit & 12 Distinction to include Art and Design, Fine Art, Music, Music Technology or Performing Arts at Level 3. Maths required at Level 2 or equivalent. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28 Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including one of Film, Music, Theatre or Visual Arts at minimum grade 5. Grade 4 SL Maths. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject (Art and Design, Creative Digital Media Production, Music, Music Technology or Performing Arts) GCSE Maths at Grade C/4 Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level to include Art or Music . Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D* Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*) in a related subject. A levelB,C,C To include: Art and Design, Fine Art, Music, Music Technology or Performing Arts GCSE Maths at Grade C/4 T LevelM T Level must be in: Art and Design, Fine Art, Music, Music Technology or Performing Arts OR additional A Level in one of these subjects at grade B. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths is also required. |
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £20,310 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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