Sound Engineering & Audio Production - London

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

About this course

This Sound Engineering & Audio Production postgraduate course, offers a specialised pathway to mastering technical and creative expertise in audio production. While our Music Production Masters emphasises broader creative processes across genres and disciplines, this course zeroes in on the technical and practical aspects of audio engineering and sound design, making it the ideal choice for those seeking to excel in highly technical audio roles.

The programme is taught in partnership with Tileyard, the world’s largest professional music community. It covers studio engineering and mixing, mastering, sound design, immersive audio, and post-production, with a focus on cutting-edge industry standards and emerging technologies. You’ll develop a personalised career pathway tailored to your specific interests and aspirations, graduating with a focused commercial strategy for building a sustainable career in the sound engineering and audio production industries.

The primary aim is to cultivate entrepreneurial graduates who can thrive in diverse roles, from freelancing and grassroots initiatives to established organisations. With the support of NTU’s in-house record label, Denizen, you’ll gain access to industry mentors, grants, and practical experience, helping you build a career in audio production.

This vocational course blends practical training with strategic career development. You’ll apply advanced audio engineering techniques in real-world contexts, creating immersive soundscapes, mastering audio, and exploring innovative approaches to post-production. This practical focus sets it apart, preparing you for the technical challenges and opportunities unique to audio engineering.

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
London
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Music, Film studies, Photography