Sound Engineering & Audio Production MSc

Program Overview

This MSc in Sound Engineering and Audio Production equips graduates with knowledge and skills for success in the industry, from studio engineering to post-production. Through active learning, research, and collaboration, students develop personalized expertise in chosen areas and cultivate a focused strategy for a sustainable career. Industry mentors, guest lectures, and industry-standard facilities foster connections and enhance students' employability in the dynamic world of sound engineering and audio production.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MSc in Sound Engineering and Audio Production is a professionally-focused postgraduate program designed for individuals seeking to advance their sound and audio experience beyond the undergraduate level. The program aims to cultivate high-quality, entrepreneurially adept graduates who are prepared to work in the Sound Engineering and Audio Production industries, from portfolio careers to established company environments.

Objectives:

The program's key objective is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the dynamic world of sound engineering and audio production. This includes:

• Exploring and applying current and emerging audio and industry areas such as studio engineering and mixing, mastering, immersive audio, game audio, and post-production.
• Developing a personalized journey in specific areas of interest.
• Cultivating a focused commercial strategy for a sustainable career.

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Written Assignments
• Reports
• Presentations
• Creative outputs/production
• Portfolio
Formative assessment is incorporated throughout the program, providing students with opportunities to receive feedback on their work and prepare for summative assessments. Assessment tasks are designed to challenge students to demonstrate their creativity, reflect their interests, and include independent research.

Teaching:

The program utilizes three key approaches to learning and teaching:

• Active Collaborative Learning: Students participate in workshops, lectures, small group and one-to-one tutoring to develop practical and thinking skills.
• Learning through Research: Students engage in postgraduate level research and investigation across all aspects of their masters study.
• Online or Blended Learning: The program incorporates online practice and portfolio development support.

Careers:

Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue a variety of roles in the sound engineering and audio production industry, including:

• Studio Owner
• Foley Artist
• Sound Designer
• Game Audio
• Recording Engineer
• Producer
• Audio for Post Production
• Mixing Engineer
• Mastering Engineer
• Working for a Record Label/Publisher

Other:

• The program offers students access to industry mentors who provide advice, support, contacts, and potential employment opportunities.
• Students benefit from regular guest lectures and the opportunity to experience Confetti Industry Week, the largest of its kind in the UK.
This provides students with access to amazing facilities and industry professionals working in the music and events industries.