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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Merchiston Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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.A mix of assignments and projects will give you the chance to collaborate with students on Acting, Digital Media, Film, Games Development and Television degrees.Studying Sound Design will allow you to collaborate with students on Acting, Digital Media, Film, Games, Journalism, Television, UX and Web degrees.We also have an extensive range of online guest lectures from internationally recognised Sound Designers.Find out more at: https://x.com/SoundDesignMScPlease visit our website for full course and module details.

Tuition fees

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£ 19,340per year

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University information

Edinburgh Napier University

  • University League Table

    86th

  • Campus address

    Edinburgh Napier University, 219 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH14 1DJ, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    64th out of 117 5

    40th out of 80 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    153 67%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    52nd

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    49th

    3
  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    197 92%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    42nd

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.33 83%

    9th

    11

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