Why study MA Sound Design for Screen at ֱ?

  • Work collaboratively on original projects with students from a range of film and TV disciplines. Build networks and collaborations with animation students from ֱ’s National Centre for Computer Animation
  • Access industry standard facilities and kit including, Sound Devices location recorders, AVID S3 & Pro Tools Ultimate stereo mixing suites, Foley / ADR studio, AVID S6 equipped 7.1 dubbing suite andAVID S6 equipped Dolby ATMOS mixing theatre
  • As an AVID Learning Partner, the course provides industry relevance and credibility for graduates looking to enter the industry, including the option of gaining the Pro Tools 101 qualification
  • Gain industry experience anddevelopshowreel material by taking advantage of opportunities with RedBalloon, an award-winning professional production unit based in the Faculty of Media &Communication
  • The course is one of the few sound design MA programmes recognised by BAFTA UK as an eligible course for the BAFTA UK Scholarship Programme
  • Become part of a long-standing alumni network of industry professionals working at every level of the industry since 1998 and learn from staff who are current industry professionals.

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Postgraduate Media Production degrees at ֱ

Graduate with an accredited degree

Graduate from an International Moving Image Society (IMIS) accredited degree, awarded to practice-based courses that best prepare students for a career in the industry.

Within the Department of Media Production, we have close ties with various industry professionals and organisations, ensuring our courses are always up to date and teach you the most relevant skills and techniques. Find out more.

Key information

Next start date:

September 2025, September 2026

Location:

ֱ, Talbot Campus

Duration:

1 year full-time

Accreditations:

International Moving Image Society (IMIS)

Entry requirements:

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject. For more information check out our full entry requirements.

International entry requirements:

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5with a minimum of 6.0in writing, speaking, listening and reading. For more information check out ourfull entry requirements.