Overview

The Sound (Arts) programme from Bath Spa University caters for those working in a wide variety of music genres, and at the same time also covers areas of practice such as soundscape recording and sound design, interactive audio (for applications such as live performance, gaming, VR, immersive environments, and installations), spatial audio, hardware/software (instrument) design, and interdisciplinary practice incorporating other media.

Most students won’t cover all of these areas but will use the course to develop an individually-tailored portfolio of skills, experience, and top-level work across them. We believe this to be appropriate to the current employment landscape, where many combine traditional roles in music with broader practice in sound and other media. The course also provides the breadth necessary for FE and HE teaching in this field, and provides a basis, where required, for PhD research and beyond.

Careers

Our graduates have had a range of successful careers in production, composition, music for film and TV, sound design for moving image and games, sound art, software development, engineering, further education, higher education, and research.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Research Methodologies and Context

Sound Arts Skills

Sound Design Skills

Sound Production Skills

Sound Production Creative Project

Sonic Architecture

Sound Design Practice

Intertextuality In Sound Production

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

More details

Late applications (generally those made after 31 July) will only be considered if places remain on the course.

Language

English

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120

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75

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bath, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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75

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

They are looking for individuals with a proven track record in creative sound/music practice.

Generally they look for a first degree, 2:1 or higher. Often this will be in Music or Music technology. However, we accept applicants with other degrees where they can demonstrate relevant experience.

Tuition Fees

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17835 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9225 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK part time £4,613

Living costs

Bath

United Kingdom

808 - 1228 GBP / month

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

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