Want to learn more about sound design? Our foundation year is the first step to a degree where you'll gain industry-relevant skills.
Why study with us
- Your foundation year will equip you with the academic skills you need for success.
- Learn about different art specialisms before you progress onto your Sound Design degree.
- You'll work on projects and attend lectures and demonstrations. These are designed to develop the skills you need to become a successful sound designer.
What you'll do
- Our foundation year will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge for your degree.
- You can develop your skills to suit your interests and learn more about art specialisms.
- Once you progress onto your degree, you'll learn new and emerging techniques that span a range of sound design outputs.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Our facilities
Future careers
There are many opportunities for Sound Design graduates. This course covers various industry sectors, preparing you for roles in:
- Music production
- Film and TV
- Animation
- Podcasts and radio
Entry requirements
We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.
We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.
Unsure if you meet our entry requirements?
Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.
Minimum qualifications:
- UCAS: 48 points at A2
- BTEC Extended Diploma: PPP
- BTEC Diploma: MP
- Pass Access Course: 48 UCAS points
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 48 points from Higher Level subjects
- T Level: P (D or E)
- IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
- GCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies. Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply.
Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
Find out more about Care Leaver BursaryEstranged student support
Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
Find out more about Estranged student supportDependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
Find out more about Dependants BursaryFoundation Year Bursary
Our Foundation Year Bursary scheme is for students starting a four or five year undergraduate degree programme.
Find out more about Foundation Year Bursary
This course is delivered by the School of Arts and Media
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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