BSc (Hons) Sound Design

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.

Standard Entry Requirement: BBBB to include one of the following subjects: Art & Design, Design, Media, Photography, Music, Music Technology, Graphic Communication or Design and Manufacture. National 5 Grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths and English.
Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BBCC to include one of the following subjects: Art & Design, Design, Media, Photography, Music or Graphic Communication at grade B. National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths and English.

International Baccalaureate Diploma
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 to include one of the following subjects: Film, Music, Theatre or Visual Arts at minimum grade 5.
Grade 4 in SL Maths and English.

IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL Internet Based Test: 80 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing