- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time 4 years full-time with placement 4 years full-time with foundation
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Communication & Media Studies
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2025
Overview
Music and sound design is a field that mixes the artistic and the technical to produce the vital ingredient for a range of media. On the one hand, it’s a discipline of creative composition and emotional interpretation. On the other, it’s about harnessing the latest technology and studio techniques to produce compelling music and sound content. Our course offers the chance to learn both sides, letting you explore your creative passions while equipping you for a career in the fast-paced digital arts and media sector. The School of Digital Arts (SODA) aims to prepare you for a career in the creat
Entry requirements
| UCAS Tariff points | 104–112 UCAS points |
|---|---|
| A levels | BCC · or equivalent |
| BTEC | DMM · BTEC National Extended Diploma |
| Access to HE Diploma | Pass overall with a minimum 106 |
| GCSE | C/4 · Subjects: English Language |
| International Baccalaureate | 26 · overall or 104 U |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS score required for international students 6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5 There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK
Fees
International students: £21,500 per year
UK students: £9,535 per year
UK/Home: £9,535 per year
International: £21,500 per year
Start dates
September 2025
Application deadline
UCAS equal consideration deadline at 6:00pm UK time.
Campus
- Manchester, United Kingdom