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PostgraduateMA

Sound Design for Screen

Bournemouth University
Poole, England
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1 yearDuration
£19,688Per Year (Intl)
£11,550Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Sound Design for Screen at Bournemouth University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The first UK university to offer an MA in Sound Design providing a blend of practical and theoretical learning to develop the creative, technical and collaborative skills you need to work professionally in the film, TV, games and VR industries. Why study MA Sound Design for Screen at BU? - Work collaboratively on original projects with students from a range of film and TV disciplines. Build networks and collaborations with animation students from BU’s National Centre for Computer Animation. International tuition fees are £19,688 per year, home/UK fees are £11,550 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Sound Design for Film and Television
Advanced Audio Post-Production
Spatial Audio and Immersive Sound
Foley and Dialogue Recording Techniques
Audio Mixing and Mastering Practice
Sound for Games and Interactive Media
Professional Practice and Industry Collaboration
Sound Design Research and Critical Analysis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2 in any subject (Bachelors Honours degree)

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic66

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,688

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,688

Home Student Fee

£11,550

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Tuition fees may change for subsequent years of study. Fees shown are for September 2026 entry

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
30%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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