(Hons) Music and Sound for Media

(Hons) Music and Sound for Media, B.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 36 months
    Duration
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Overview

In the (Hons) Music and Sound for Media programme from Manchester Metropolitan University, you will be taught by industry-experienced tutors who will guide you to become highly skilled at acquiring, editing and embedding sound within a broad range of digital media. Based in Manchester, you will be part of a growing digital and creative sector and this course has been designed to create industry ready graduates.

Careers

Our graduates go on to a range of sought after roles such as audio producers for media, media voice over engineers and producers, screen composers, Foley artists and sound designers for screen, composition and sound designers for games and production assistants.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 36 months
  • Credits
    360 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Creative Strategies: Sound 
  • Creative Strategies: Music 
  • Unit X
  • Contextualising Practice with Language 
  • Contextualising Practice 

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    79

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

General Requirements

  • 112 at A2 or equivalent (which can include Foundation Diploma in Art & Design). A Level General Studies is not accepted.

Specific GCSE requirements

  • GCSE English Language at grade C or grade 4. Equivalent qualifications (eg. Functional Skills) may be considered

Non Tariffed Qualifications

  • 112 UCAS Tariff Points from Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with at least 45 credits at Level 3

International Baccalaureate points

  • 26

Tuition Fee

  • International

    14500 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 14500 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.

  • EU/EEA

    9250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 9250 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for Manchester

  • 645 - 1200 GBP/month
    Living Costs

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

Funding

Check the programme website for information about funding options.

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