Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MDes Sound for the Moving Image at Glasgow School of Art. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MDes in Sound for the Moving Image provides an academic framework for postgraduate students to engage with the craft and the creative practice of sound production applied to film, animation, television, immersive media, electronic games, theatre and sonic art as well as equipping students with the tools required to develop a research project within this field. The programme promotes production of original work, through individual or group-based research, that is conceptually driven, aesthetically challenging and wide ranging in its use of sound design and music production/composition. S... International tuition fees are £25,900 per year, home/UK fees are £10,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | This guide contains important information including entry requirements, English language requirements, the application process and sample portfolios. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,900
per year
Home Student Fee
£10,500
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Indicative Programme Costs
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow School of Art
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,000 | £25,000 | £27,500 |
| 3 years | £12,500 | £19,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £18,500 | £26,500 | £34,500 |
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