Overview
As part of this Sound and Music for Interactive Games course from Leeds Beckett University , you'll:
- Gain the most up-to-date skills in sound design and interactive composition as you explore the importance of music and sound in a range of media
- Build your appreciation of the practical and theoretical issues associated with the design, development and management of audio for games
- Critically analyse information relating to sound and music for interactive games as you develop your experience and skills
- Learn to solve advanced problems and make autonomous decisions in complex situations
- Communicate a range of information and content in appropriate formats, reflecting both scholarly and professional contexts
- Demonstrate your originality and synthesis when applying theory and techniques to projects throughout the course
- Use reflective strategies to develop and evaluate your self-managed learning and professional practice
- Be part of a supportive community, engaging in critical debate with classmates and giving and receiving peer feedback
Career opportunities:
The games industry is currently thriving, meaning you'll be well placed to take advantage of this growing area. Throughout the course you'll be able to explore the variety of sound and music roles in the games industry via university's close networks. After studying this course, you can expect to go into skilled roles such as:
- Audio designer
- Composer
- Sound designer
- Audio director
- Foley artist
- Producer
As well as mainstream games industry roles, the broad skill set you gain from the course will give you access to opportunities in other related media and multimedia industries.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Sound & Music for Interactivity
- Interfaces & Interactivity
- Research Practice
- Negotiated Skills Development
- Creative Sound Design
- Final Individual Project
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Music Game Design View 194 other Masters in Music in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Music, Music Production or Audio Technology, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.
- All suitable candidates will be required to submit a portfolio prior to acceptance on the course. Please include in your supporting information a link for us to download the following: A 60 - 90 second video clip of gameplay from a video game. This should have the original audio removed and replaced with either your sound design, your music, or both. Please accompany this with a PDF document that describes what your approach might be to implementing what you've done in a real game.
- All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents18995 GBP / year≈ 18995 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents10710 GBP / year≈ 10710 GBP / year
Additional Details
Part-time tuition fees:
- UK: £59.50 per credit
- Rates for international students are not automatically displayed as there are specific visa requirements.
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Leeds
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