Music and Sound Design BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Music and Sound Design BA (Hons)
Music and sound design is a field that mixes the artistic and the technical to produce the vital ingredient for a range of media. On the one hand, it’s a discipline of creative composition and emotional interpretation. On the other, it’s about harnessing the latest technology and studio techniques to produce compelling music and sound content. Our course offers you the chance to learn both sides, letting you explore your creative passions while equipping you for a career in the fast-paced digital arts and media sector.
The School of Digital Arts (SODA) is home to a dynamic ...
Music and sound design is a field that mixes the artistic and the technical to produce the vital ingredient for a range of media. On the one hand, it’s a discipline of creative composition and emotional interpretation. On the other, it’s about harnessing the latest technology and studio techniques to produce compelling music and sound content. Our course offers you the chance to learn both sides, letting you explore your creative passions while equipping you for a career in the fast-paced digital arts and media sector.<br/><br/>The School of Digital Arts (SODA) is home to a dynamic community that spans skills and approaches, creating a space for collaboration and experimentation whilst encouraging you to network with other budding creatives. <br/><br/>Developing your own artistic identity in a wide range of areas, this course will allow you to become a self-sufficient creative, able to meet the demands of a competitive and international creative industry. <br/><br/>This course is available with the option of a foundation year.<br/><br/><strong>Features and benefits</strong><br/>• You will be part of SODA, a £35m investment into specialist spaces with the latest technologies, award-winning teaching, research and networks that will drive the next generation of creative content.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• A practice-based course that aims to provide an exciting and challenging collaborative learning environment to develop you as an independent musician and sound designer. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Work with others to create music and sound for a wide range of applications that test your skills and develop your expertise.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Benefit from the use of purpose-built music and sound facilities for the digital arts. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study in Manchester, a city that is a rich cultural centre for music and sound with a thriving digital and creative employment sector. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Previous graduates have used our links with industry including Sony, Cloud Imperium, Ableton, SSL and Soundsnap. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Youll be immersed in a dynamic, thriving creative community, where exciting events and opportunities are constantly unfolding— check out the latest happenings on our news page.<br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
WMS1
Institution Code
M40
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
112
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff Points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A level
T Level
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