Sound Engineering & Audio Production

Nottingham Trent University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year MusicFilm studiesPhotography

About this course

This Sound Engineering & Audio Production postgraduate course will help you to explore current and emerging audio and industry areas such as studio engineering and mixing, mastering, immersive audio, game audio and post production.

You’ll use this knowledge to develop a personalised journey in specific areas of interest so you’ll finish your degree with a focused commercial strategy for a sustainable career.

The key aim is to cultivate high quality, entrepreneurially adept graduates to work in the Sound Engineering and Audio Production industries from a portfolio career grass roots level to more structured established company environments. Students will be well placed for the real world of work in this exciting field.

Take advantage of our in-house record label, Denizen, where you can gain access to industry mentors and grants, to help you progress in your music career.

Industry exposure at Tileyard As part of your degree you’ll get exclusive access to the UK’s best music industry insights and connections through our partnership with Tileyard – the world’s largest professional music community.

You can expect regular masterclasses, industry briefs, mentoring and a host of other opportunities to further develop your portfolio, industry knowledge and those all-important connections and contacts.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3116 Planning, process and production technicians
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
3415 Musicians
5243 TV, video and audio servicers and repairers

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Nottingham
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Music, Film studies, Photography