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Bachelor of Sound Design
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
One-year full-time Master of Science by Research programme in Sound Design offered by the Edinburgh College of Art.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Sound Design. Select and apply relevant analytical
- Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.
Career outcomes
- Game sound
- Audio programming
- Audio production
Curriculum
- One-year full-time research programme. Via selections from an interdisciplinary menu of taught course options. Delivered by the Edinburgh College of Art (Lauriston campus). Full module lists are held in the University's course catalogue.
Entry requirements
Academic
- School-leaving qualification such as Scottish Highers BBBB (BCCC minimum)
- A-level BCC
- IB Diploma 28 points or BTEC DMM
- Varying by course
- India Standard XII 60%
- Advanced entry to Year 2 or 3 with HNC/HND or equivalent. Course pages state the exact entry requirements.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school leaving qualification (Scottish Highers, A-levels, IB, BTEC or equivalent international qualification, Country-specific), Advanced entry to Year 2 or 3 with HNC/HND or equivalent (shortens degree to as little as 2 years).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 80 (min 17 listening
- PTE Academic 18 reading
- Cambridge 20 speaking
- Oxford Test of English 17 writing
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Qualifications
- Personal Statement
- Reference Details
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the course entry requirements and the UCAS equal-consideration deadline of 13 January 2027 for September 2027 entry. Apply through UCAS. Provide a personal statement
- Reference
- Qualifications
- Transcripts
- English proof and passport. Interview or portfolio requests follow where required. On an offer
- Pay the non-refundable tuition deposit (from GBP 6
- 000). Apply for the UK Student visa with your CAS and funds of GBP 10
- 827 plus outstanding fees.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £21,965 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Merchiston Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment |
| Department | Department of Sound Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 240 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £21,965 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 80 (min 17 listening, PTE Academic 18 reading, Cambridge 20 speaking, Oxford Test of English 17 writing.