Course Summary

Specialise in a range of Sound Design disciplines including: Art, VR/AR/MR, Film, Products, Radio, Television, Theatre and Games. 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 to design and evaluate effective sound for listeners. Both linear and interactive media are addressed as well as products and environments, with students studying sound design for fields such as animation, audio books, augmented/mixed reality, computing, food, film, radio, robotics, television, theatre, vehicles, video games and virtual reality. This course allows you to 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. Studying Sound Design will allow you to collaborate with students on Acting, Digital Media, Film, Games Development and Television degrees. We also have an extensive range of online guest lectures from internationally recognised Sound Designers. Please visit our website for full course and module details.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: 5G7B

Institution code: E59

Campus Name: Merchiston Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

To include: Art and Design, Fine Art, Music, Music Technology or Performing Arts GCSE English & Maths at Grade C/4

Including: Art & Design, Design, Media, Photography, Music, Music Technology or Graphic Communication. National 5 C in English and Maths. If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 33 Credits at Merit & 12 Distinction to include Art and Design, Fine Art, Music, Music Technology or Performing Arts at Level 3. English and Maths required at Level 2 or equivalent.

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

Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject (Art and Design, Creative Digital Media Production, Music, Music Technology or Performing Arts) GCSE English & Maths at Grade C/4

Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level to include Art or Music . Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in English and Maths.

Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements Advanced Higher BBC to include at least one of the following at Advanced Higher: Art & Design (Design or Expressive), Drama or Music. Plus National 5 C in Maths and English. A level AAB to include at least one from: Art and Design, Fine Art, Music, Music Technology or Performing Arts. Plus GCSE grade C/4 in Maths and English. BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3 minimum grades DDD (Distinction, Distinction, Distinction) in either Music Technology or Audio and Music Production. Places are limited and students should anticipate a rigorous selection process, including interview. Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements Please enquire directly with the admissions team. Places are limited and students should anticipate a rigorous selection process, including interview. Minimum Year 4 Entry Requirements A Scottish bachelor’s degree in Sound Production (or equivalent), or have achieved 360 SCQF credits, with 120 SCQF credits at level 7, 120 SCQF credits at level 8, and 120 SCQF credits at level 7 in appropriate subjects Places are limited and students should anticipate a rigorous selection process, including interview.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

To include one of the following subjects: Art & Design, Design, Media, Photography, Music, or Graphic Communication. National 5 grade C in Maths and English also required. The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.
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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 1820.0 Year 1
EU 16425.0 Year 1
International 16425.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For Tuition Fee information please visit the specific course page on our website - https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate

Provider information

219 Colinton Road
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Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ

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