Overview

The Sound (Design) program at Bath Spa University focuses on the more creative aspects of sound design and advanced audio workflows. It provides you with the necessary technical skills to create work that you’re passionate about – without stylistic boundaries.

You'll join a vibrant and immersive community of creative artists designing sound and music. Creative practice thrives at Bath Spa in many forms, allowing you to learn through joint projects and seminar discussion with other creative artists such as filmmakers, animators, game developers, theatre practitioners, and musicians.

Overview

During the Sound (Design) program at Bath Spa University you will gain a mix of advanced technical skills relating to sound design and advanced audio workflows for film and other visual media, game audio, theatre sound and audio installations. You will learn about contemporary sound design practice to push the boundaries of the field.

Our aim is for you to build an extensive portfolio of sound design and audio workflows. For this reason, the majority of assessment is based on your practical coursework.

Some practical projects are accompanied by short, informal written assignments, and for the Research and Practice module, you’ll produce a more substantial paper, which investigates your interests as an artist and helps you understand the contexts in which you work.

Careers

Our graduates have had a range of successful careers in:

Sound design for:

film and TV (including documentaries)
animation
games
theatre

Audio post production

Sound art and installations
Composition
Game audio
Software development.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Sound Skills
Practice and Research
Creative Portfolio
Advanced Audio Workflows
Major Project

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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59

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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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good honours degree or higher. Often this will be in audio post production, film, music, music technology, or another closely related subject.

Your application should be accompanied by a portfolio of creative work

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.

Funding

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