Sound Design MSc (Res) is a postgraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 1 year.
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:
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MSc (Res)
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MSc (Res)
Location: Edinburgh
Career Prospects
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ