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MA Audio Arts at Syracuse University

Syracuse University, United States

Programme overview

The Audio Arts MA is an interdisciplinary studio production programme run as a partnership between the Setnor School of Music and the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, with specializations in sound production and recording arts.

Faculty: College of Visual and Performing Arts  |  Department: Setnor School of Music (with Newhouse School)  |  Duration: 14 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

Students begin with foundational classes in music business and basic studio techniques, then choose classes with an advisor across Setnor, Newhouse and the School of Information Studies. A professional internship is required, and the programme includes an annual benchmark trip to Los Angeles.

Career pathways

Sound design, audio production and post-production, music production, music engineering, sound for picture and music mastering.

Official programme page

Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall entry for most graduate programmes; spring entry for College of Engineering and Computer Science master's programmes and College of Law LL.M.

Graduate deadlines for fall: College of Engineering and Computer Science master's May 1 and PhD December 15; College of Visual and Performing Arts February 1; School of Architecture January 3; College of Law J.D. rolling admission, LL.M. May 15, J.D. for foreign law graduates June 1. Spring: Engineering and Computer Science master's November 1; Law LL.M. November 15. Other colleges set deadlines by programme.

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