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MSc Audio Engineering at University of Derby

University of Derby, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Drive the next generation of audio technology with the help of this distinctive masters programme. Underpinned by pioneering research, excellent teaching and first-rate facilities, our MSc Audio Engineering equips you with the skills and knowledge valued most by employers in the rapidly changing and dynamic field of audio engineering.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Entertainment Engineering  |  Duration: Full-time: 1 year - 18 months, Part-time: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time also available)  |  Intake: September, January  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is made up of three stages – Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc. For the Postgraduate Certificate , you will study three modules from the list below.

Career pathways

As a graduate of the MSc Audio Engineering, you will be ideally prepared to progress into rewarding careers within many fields of professional activity – or to advance an existing career if you are already employed. You will find that high-calibre audio engineers are in demand in fields such as:

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will require: An appropriate undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science or Music Technology (2:2 or above) or an equivalent qualification; If English is not your first language, then you will need to hold IELTS 6.0 or above; This programme is suitable for UK, EU and international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,720 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time fee for the full course; UK full-time fees paid within one academic year are rounded down to the nearest £50 if applicable Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 for the whole programme (2026/27) Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: Full-time: 1 year - 18 months, Part-time: 2 years

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