Music and Sound Design

Queen's University Belfast
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Music

A-Level Entry

ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£19,000

About this course

The Music and Sound Design programme is designed for musicians interested in composing music and designing sound for a wide range of contexts but with particular emphasis on film and theatre. Students will gain practical knowledge and experience of composing in the studio, composing for instrumental forces, song-writing and scoring for picture. Working alongside leading audio professionals students will also learn innovative methods of capturing, synthesising and manipulating sound, enabling the design of sonic environments to accompany picture, stage productions, radio and gaming.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades ABB
Scottish Higher ABBBB
Scottish Advanced Higher ABB

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
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3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2319 Teaching professionals
3415 Musicians

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Belfast
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Music
Avg. Graduate Salary
£19,000