Overview

Students in the Sound Design programme offered by The University of Edinburgh will engage richly and creatively with the social, cultural, technical and theoretical aspects of one or more of the following:

Sound design
Sonic art
Digital composition and performance
Digital audio and media technology
Creative coding for sound

Programme structure

You will learn through a research-methods course, via selections from an interdisciplinary menu of taught course options, and with supervision from a supervisory team active in your research area.

Programme Structure

You will learn through a research-methods course and selections from an interdisciplinary menu of course options, with supervision from an academic active in your research area.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sound Engineering View 30 other Masters in Sound Engineering in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as music, sound design, sonic arts, media arts, sound engineering, acoustics, film, animation or art/design, a research proposal and a portfolio introducing us to some recent work that you are proud of.

Your portfolio should include at least three pieces of work and can include a range of items such as an essay on sound, a small collection of sound recordings, performances or documentation of a sound-based project, such as an installation, film or animation.

Whatever you include, it should be your own work.

Work experience

If you do not meet the academic entry requirements or if you do not have a sound-related degree, we may still consider your application if you have significant professional sound-related experience supported by a substantial portfolio. Please contact us to check before you apply.

Tuition Fee

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International

28800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28800 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10400 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Sound Design.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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