Course Overview
Offered by Leeds Beckett University, the MA Sound Design provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Leeds, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. If you’re new to the field or already working in industry, this course will foster your talent and develop your skills in planning, creation and manipulation of audio soundtracks. With a focus on sound design for film and television, this course will allow you to explore the capture of on-location production sound and studio-based post-production activity. As part of this course, you’ll: - Create soundtracks for live action film and animation for a variety of platforms and contexts - Engage with film and sound studies theory - Develop technical and practical skills in the area of... International tuition fees are £10,400 per year, home/UK fees are £10,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements Entry requirements Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Music Production, Film 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 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£10,400
per year
Home Student Fee
£10,400
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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