Overview

Build skills using contemporary production tools, whether you are a beginner or an expert, using state-of-the art facilities, spaces and equipment.

Program highlights

Showcase your voice in podcasts, installations, documentaries, sonic essays and film soundtracks. We have dedicated staff to put you in touch with exciting internships in sound industries from radio to TV and film, from theatre to gaming.

More than a degree in sound studies or sound design, Sound Arts and Industries program at Northwestern University combines theory with practice and innovation, putting you at the forefront of some of the most exciting areas of communication and media today.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sound Studies
Sound Production
Sound Science
Topics in Sound Studies
Film Sound
Sound Ethnography
Audio Electronics
Art of the Podcast

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed online application, including a statement of purpose, resume, and $40 application fee.
The names and addresses of three (3) persons who will submit recommendations for you. Recommenders should be familiar with your professional or academic work and should be able to comment meaningfully on your potential for success in a graduate course of study.
Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. An unofficial copy of each transcript should be included with the online application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

74496 USD / year

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Out-of-State

74496 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

74496 USD / year

≈ 74496 USD / year

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Overview

Program highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Evanston

Financing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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