Sound Design

The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate MSc (Res) Full-time 1 Year Music

About this course

The Reid School of Music offers an exciting research environment that combines the theory, history, composition and practice of music with the scientific study of sound.

This programme is aimed at those with considerable practical experience of sonic art, electronic composition or sound design who wish to pursue further study by researching a particular area of these fields.

Students will engage richly and creatively with the social, cultural, technical and theoretical aspects of one or more of the following:

* Sound design

* Sonic art

* Digital composition and performance

* Digital audio and media technology

* Creative coding for sound

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc (Res)

Location: Edinburgh

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc (Res)

Location: Edinburgh

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2319 Teaching professionals
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
3415 Musicians
2324 Early education and childcare services managers

Course Details

Qualification
MSc (Res)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Music