Sound Design

Edinburgh Napier University

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Computer science

Sound Design BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Edinburgh Napier University, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £28,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BCC.

A-Level Entry

BCC

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

If you have a passion for sound, and would like to learn how to design it so that it is seamlessly integrated into media, products or environments, then this degree will help you develop an in-depth understanding and the practical skills needed to design and evaluate effective sound for listeners.

This course will teach you the techniques to create new sounds that coexist with dialogue and music to support a wide variety of media and applications. The underlying principles of linear and interactive media are also addressed, as well as products and environments to maximise potential employment.

Throughout your studies you can specialise in your chosen discipline, and then work towards creating an appropriate portfolio, whilst gaining valuable contacts who could help you during your transition from study to a professional career.

A mix of assignments and projects will give you the chance to collaborate with students on Acting, Digital Media, Film, Games Development and Television degrees.

Studying Sound Design will allow you to collaborate with students on Acting, Digital Media, Film, Games, Journalism, Television, UX and Web degrees.

We also have an extensive range of online guest lectures from internationally recognised Sound Designers.

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Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BCC
Scottish Higher BBBB
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer science
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000