Overview

The Sound Design (Hons) program offered by Staffordshire University let's you explore the creation of sound and music for film, TV, animation, games, theatre and radio with our highly collaborative degree in Sound Design.

The course is highly flexible, so you can personalise it to match your interests. A range of optional modules will enable you to develop your skills in areas such as music composition, electronics, creating software tools, acoustics and the film industry.

Sound Design involves preparing all aspects of a soundtrack including dialogue, ambience, sound effects, Foley and music. You will learn about the film industry and the film production process, and gain expertise in creating, recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio using industry-standard software and hardware

Careers

Our graduates go on to work in a range of careers, including:

Sound and music for video, TV and film
Sound and music for games
Sound and music for theatre
Digital marketing
Radio commercial production
Freelance sound designers / composers
Teachers, lecturers and technicians
Collaborative and community arts

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electronics For Music

Creative Music Practice

Sound Design For Film And Games

Advanced Sound Design

Sound Design For The Creative Industries

Audio Visual Composition

Commercial Recording Management

Intermedia Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

The main deadline for applications is 29 January. You are encouraged to apply by then, however late applications are accepted through UCAS until 30 June.

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply through UCAS

Typical UCAS offer: 112 points

A levels: BBC, CCC plus B at AS

BTEC: DMM

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16750 GBP / year

≈ 16750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Stoke-on-Trent

United Kingdom

550 - 850 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Stoke-on-Trent

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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