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