UndergraduateFull-time

Music and Sound Design

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 points104–112 UCAS points
A levelsBCC · or equivalent
BTECDMM · BTEC National Extended Diploma
Access to HE DiplomaPass overall with a minimum 106
GCSEC/4 · Subjects: English Language
International Baccalaureate26 · overall or 104 U

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 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
East MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestNorthern IrelandScotlandSouth EastSouth WestWalesWest MidlandsYorkshire and the HumberManchester Metropolitan University

Where you will study

Manchester, North West, United Kingdom

Study in ManchesterNorth West

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