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PostgraduateMSc

Sound and Music Computing

Queen Mary University of London
Tower Hamlets, England
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1 yearDuration
£13,250Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Sound and Music Computing at Queen Mary University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Tower Hamlets, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Become an expert in sound and music computing by developing new tools or products, like audio processors or instruments, and contribute to the expanding music and media technology sector. Prepare for your career by merging your interest in music with technology. Align your passion for music with technology through two specialised streams: the AI and Music Data Science stream, focusing on music distribution and data analytics, and the Audio and Music Engineering stream, dedicated to crafting innovative music hardware. International tuition fees are £13,250 per year, home/UK fees are £31,450 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 £22,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Audio Signal Processing
Music Information Retrieval
Digital Audio Synthesis and Sound Design
Machine Learning for Music and Audio
Music Technology Systems Design
Advanced Audio Engineering
Human-Computer Interaction in Music
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.565.5
PTE Academic71————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,250

Home Student Fee

£31,450

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen Mary University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£25,000£32,000
3 years£15,500£22,000£25,500
5 years£21,000£27,000£32,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London offers Sound and Music Computing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#103QS World
#16UK Ranking
24,640+Students
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