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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W380

Sound Arts: Design

University of the Arts London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£30,890Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
70%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Sound Arts: Design at University of the Arts London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. BA (Hons) Sound Arts: Design will develop your sound design and production skills and prepare you for a career as a sound designer in one of the many creative industries. Explore a wide range of technologies and techniques for producing sound, and work across a range of media – including film, TV, games, animation, theatre and broadcast media with a fine arts perspective. Why choose this course at London College of Communication • Industry-facing: This world-leading course reflects the status of sound art and design as a vital global interdisciplinary phenomenon, at the University ranke... International tuition fees are £30,890 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, a 80% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Sound Design Fundamentals
Audio Recording and Production
Synthesis and Electronic Sound
Sound for Film and Television
Spatial Audio and Immersive Design
Sound in Interactive Media
Critical Contexts of Sound Art
Applied Sound Design Project
UCAS Code:W380
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,890

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£92,670

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the Arts London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,500£20,500£27,500
5 years£18,500£25,500£35,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 15% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 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

70%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
20%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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
70%
Learning opportunities
69%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of the Arts London

University of the Arts London offers Sound Arts: Design as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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