BA (Hons) Music and Sound Design

... United Kingdom
... London South Bank University

Course Overview

Music and Sound Design play a key part in how we experience the world around us.

During the course, you will learn how music and sound design are produced and embedded in the creative industries. You will explore how analog and digital technologies have shaped sounds both in terms of the aesthetics and the practices of musicians and sound designers. You will learn as part of a broader creative school and be encouraged to explore collaborations across other creative courses, such as film and game design.

On completing the course, you will have gained skills in sound design, electronic music production, and critical thinking, which will enable you to forge a career in the creative industries. Students on the course take part in extra-curricular live music events, festivals, and symposiums. We have staged concerts to showcase work in London, Berlin, and on Twitch. Check out the latest from South Bank Sound Lab and alumni from the course.

General Eligibility

  • A Level BCC or;

  • BTEC National Diploma MMM or;

  • Access to HE qualifications with 9 Distinctions 36 Merits or;

  • Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 106 UCAS points

  • Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs Grade 4 or above)

  • We welcome qualifications from around the world.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

  • English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Music and Performance


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Campus Name

Southwark


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

15900, (INT)


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