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Master of Sound Design

Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

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

Bachelor's degree
Usually UK 2:2 or equivalent (India 55%)
Some courses require a related subject degree or relevant experience. Course pages state the exact requirement.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK honours 2:2/2:1 or international equivalent), Related subject often required, Relevant work experience considered for some courses.

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 transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.

How to apply

Check the course page for entry requirements and start dates (September and January
Some part-time courses May). Apply online through the course page. Apply button
There is no application fee. Upload clearly labelled qualification documents and English evidence if needed. Expect an email update within about 2 weeks. Overseas offer holders pay a 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	£22,735 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	60
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
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.