Programme description
This programme is targeted at individuals interested in exploring the domain of sound in the wider context of new media theory and technology.
It is strongly interdisciplinary and broad-ranging, including the study of: film sound; interactive game-audio design; sound installation; sound software design; creative music practices
This programme will provide you with knowledge, skill and understanding in a range of sound design situations both commercial and experimental.
Graduates of the programme will be armed with professional, practical, analytical and critical skills to take into sound-related industries or on towards further academic study, such as a PhD.
Facilities
The Reid Studio is our surround-sound mixing and production studio, and our Russolo Room offers high quality recording equipment and software.
Our Sound Lab, which hosts a number of fully equipped workstations, is also available for your use throughout the year.
We have developed two new 360 audio mixing spaces which are available for experiments in VR, AR and ambisonics.
September 2025
The University of Edinburgh
Student Recruitment and Admissions,
33 Buccleuch Place,
EDINBURGH,
EDINBURGH, CITY OF,
EH8 9JS, SCOTLAND, Scotland
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.