MSc Sound Design (Distance learning full-time) at Edinburgh Napier University

Programme overview

An online master's degree for audio professionals combining taught classes with a research project to apply theory and advanced practice to sound design for linear and interactive media. Students develop skills in audio programming, the application of AI in audio, and methods for assessing listening experiences.

Faculty: School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment | Duration: 1 year (12 months from a September start, 15 months from a January start) | Intake: September and January (page currently lists January start) | Study mode: distance learning full-time; also available part-time distance learning, full-time on-campus and part-time on-campus | Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six taught modules (Sound Design for Linear Media, Sound Design for Interactive Media, Soundscapes, Listening, Introduction to Audio Programming, Advanced AI for Audio and Sound Design) followed by a supervised Masters Dissertation. Assessment uses essays, reports, reflective journals and projects.

Career pathways

Graduates can work as audio designers and audio programmers in games, as foley artists or sound designers in film and television, as VR/AR sound designers, in interactive media and e-learning audio, or progress to a PhD in audio or a related field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor (Honours) degree in any discipline. Lesser qualifications may be considered where applicants have sufficient professional work experience in the industry; details of relevant work experience, including references, should be submitted with the application. If your first language is not English you will normally need an approved English language test, unless your school qualifications or an undergraduate degree (completed within two years of starting) were taught and examined in English.

Intake: January

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/postgraduate/how-to-apply/useful-application-information

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