Sound and Music Computing

Queen Mary University of London
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Computer science

About this course

Become an expert in sound and music computing by developing new tools or products, like audio processors or instruments, and contribute to the expanding music and media technology sector. Prepare for your career by merging your interest in music with technology. Align your passion for music with technology through two specialised streams: the AI and Music Data Science stream, focusing on music distribution and data analytics, and the Audio and Music Engineering stream, dedicated to crafting innovative music hardware.

Study this programme if:

  • You aim to align your musical and technical skills with industry demands.

  • You aspire to pursue a career in streaming, music distribution, or designing and developing music hardware.

  • You have a keen interest in exploring how people interact with sound and music.

  • You want to learn from leading experts at the Centre for Digital Music, actively involved in research, running highly successful spin-out companies, and collaborating with industry figures.

  • You desire a comprehensive understanding of both the technical and human facets of sound production.

    What you'll study

    This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the design and software development process for music recording, analysis, and synthesis in diverse environments, such as home, studio, and live performances.

    You will study how musical sound is processed by the mind and brain - crucial for developing creative tools and intuitive interfaces, as well as the creative production of new music. You will also be introduced to state-of-the-art methods for the analysis of music data.

    You will choose a stream to specialise in, to further develop your professional profile.

    As well as lectures and seminars, you’ll engage in hands-on computing and laboratory work to gain practical insights and skills.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Tower Hamlets

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Tower Hamlets

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2139 Information technology professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2141 Web design professionals
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    3132 IT user support technicians

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Tower Hamlets
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science

    Offered by

    Queen Mary University of London

    London

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