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PostgraduateMA

Designing Audio Experiences: Art, Science and Production

UCL (University College London)
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£39,200Per Year (Intl)
£9,650Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MA Designing Audio Experiences: Art, Science and Production at UCL (University College London). Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This MA aims to develop a novel type of professional – the scientifically informed, creative, audio designer. There is currently a lack of personnel with this interdisciplinary profile in the emerging sound industries. You will build your skills in a environment where you have regular contact with leading practitioners, culminating in a graduate project mentored by industry professionals. International tuition fees are £39,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,650 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Psychoacoustics and Auditory Perception
Audio Signal Processing and Technology
Sonic Branding and Sound Design Practice
Electroacoustic Composition and Production
Spatial Audio and Immersive Sound Design
Research Methods in Audio Studies
Advanced Audio Production and Mastering
Professional Audio Project and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777
PTE Academic80

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£39,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£39,200

Home Student Fee

£9,650

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £19,300 £9,650 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £39,200 £19,600

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,500£18,500£27,500
5 years£14,000£27,500£35,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
13%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
70%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 UCL (University College London)

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