Overview

At Sound Design from University of North Carolina School of the Arts classes will cover sound system engineering, theater electronics, advanced lessons in tailoring and composing music cues, and sound design technology.

Careers

Our graduates boast an assortment of positions in the professional world of sound design. They have gone on to become sound engineers, technicians, department heads and sound designers for regional theaters. Others assist sound designers or are associate sound designers both on and off Broadway. Some are on the road working for touring musicals or dramas, while others are on the high seas running and/or designing shows on cruise lines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Sound System Documentation

Graduate Sound System Operation

Graduate Theatre Sound Design

Graduate Theatrical Rigging

Graduate Sound System Engineering

Graduate Theatre Audio Electronics

Audio Ear Training

Innovation & Creativity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-17 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

71 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sound Engineering View 29 other Masters in Sound Engineering in United States

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application signed by the applicant, along with the nonrefundable application fee.

Two letters of recommendation, preferably one from an arts instructor and one from an academic instructor.

Official transcript(s) or previous college work. The documents must bear the school seal or signature of a school

official.

A resume

Artistic statement

Required application documents, as needed by conservatory

Tuition Fee

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International

24399 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24399 USD per year during 36 months.
National

24399 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24399 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

9696 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9696 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Winston-Salem

864 - 1409 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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