MSc Sound and Music for Interactive Games at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Master the art of interactive games audio and create immersive soundscapes for the next generation of video games on MSc Sound and Music for Interactive Games. Bring virtual worlds to life through sound Sound and music turn modern video games into engaging multimedia experiences. From a single footstep that creates tension to a dynamic soundtrack that responds to every player decision, interactive audio transforms gameplay, deepens storytelling, and builds truly immersive worlds.

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 Sound & Music for Interactivity, Interfaces & Interactivity, Research Practice, Negotiated Skills Development, Creative Sound Design, Final Individual Project, Sound, Music & Image, Spatial Audio Arts, Media & Technologies.

Career pathways

The UK's music industry supports more than 220,000 jobs, contributing £8 billion to the economy – and continues to grow*. Alongside this, the games industry is creating exciting opportunities for talented audio specialists who can combine their creativity with technical expertise to shape engaging player experiences. Roles include Audio designer, Composer, Sound designer, Audio director, Foley artist, Producer, *This is Music 2025.

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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, 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. You should include reference to the following areas in your supporting statement: Why you want to study MSc Sound & Music for Interactive Games at Leeds Beckett University What games inspire you to want to work in the industry and why Talk about a recent example that shows how passionate you are about sound design / dialogue / or music for games Talk about a book or article you have recently read that gave you a real insight into audio for games 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. IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0.

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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