Explore the possibilities of contemporary sound design practice
Gain the creative, technical and business skills to become a sound designer for film, games, broadcast media and more.
Learning from lecturers with a broad range of specialist knowledge and experience, you’ll study Foley and effects, location and studio recording, audio post-production, games engine implementation, mixing and mastering. As professional sound designers rarely work solo, you’ll collaborate with film, games and music students as part of your studies – developing a distinctive portfolio of...
Explore the possibilities of contemporary sound design practice<br/><br/>Gain the creative, technical and business skills to become a sound designer for film, games, broadcast media and more.<br/><br/>Learning from lecturers with a broad range of specialist knowledge and experience, you’ll study Foley and effects, location and studio recording, audio post-production, games engine implementation, mixing and mastering. As professional sound designers rarely work solo, you’ll collaborate with film, games and music students as part of your studies – developing a distinctive portfolio of work ready to take to industry.<br/><br/>You will:<br/>Build core sound design and related audio skills, encompassing concepts, practices, tools and workflows <br/>Work with industry-standard software, hardware and technical facilities, including mixing consoles, portable recording equipment, Foley/ADR suites and dedicated post-production audio suites <br/>Experiment with and consider future applications of sound, including sonic wearables and branding, soundscape ecology and sound design in wellbeing <br/>Develop a contextual knowledge of contemporary sound design <br/>Collaborate in project teams across a range of creative disciplines to develop and apply knowledge, experience and transferable skills <br/>Gain business, marketing and entrepreneurial insight, boosting your employability
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Penryn Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W611
Institution Code
F33
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS Tariff104 120 A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have. Scottish HigherA typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points Access to HE Diploma60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications ASWe may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers. Scottish Advanced HigherA typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalA typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points Extended ProjectAcceptable when combined with other qualifications Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points A levelWe welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply. T LevelP M P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications |
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