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MA Sound Design at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Develop your creative and technical expertise in sound design, from location recording to post-production, foley, mixing, and soundtrack creation. Sound can make your heart race, build suspense, transport you to another world, or completely change the way you experience a story. On this course, you’ll explore the creative and technical possibilities of sound design primarily for film and television.

Faculty: Leeds School of Arts  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: 20 Sep 2027  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Location Sound, Studio Production Skills, Collaborative Practice, Research Practice, Negotiated Skills Development, Audio Visual Practice, Final Individual Project, Sound, Music & Image, Spatial Audio Arts, Media & Technologies.

Career pathways

From the subtle detail of a single sound effect to an immersive Dolby Atmos soundtrack, sound designers play a vital role in shaping how audiences experience film, television, games, podcasts, and other media. Roles include Sound designer, Sound effects editor, Dialogue and ADR recordist and editor, Foley artist and editor, Re-recording mixer, Location recordist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Music Production, Film 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. You should include reference to the following areas in your supporting statement: Why you want to study MA Sound Design at Leeds Beckett University What film and television (and/or radio and podcasts) inspire you to want to work in the industry and why Talk about a recent example of your work that shows how passionate you are about sound design for film and television (and/or radio and podcasts) – so the design of all elements of a soundtrack except music Talk about a book or article you have recently read that gave you a real insight into sound for film and television (and/or radio and podcasts) 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 showreel of around two minutes in length that evidences your skills as a sound designer for film, TV, radio and/or other media forms. IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,710 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10710. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,995 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £18995. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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