Course summary
This Sound Engineering & Audio Production postgraduate course, offers a specialised pathway to mastering technical and creative expertise in audio production. While our Music Production Masters emphasises broader creative processes across genres and disciplines, this course zeroes in on the technical and practical aspects of audio engineering and sound design, making it the ideal choice for those seeking to excel in highly technical audio roles. The programme is taught in partnership with Tileyard, the world’s largest professional music community. It covers studio engineering and mixing, mastering, sound design, immersive audio, and post-production, with a focus on cutting-edge industry standards and emerging technologies. You’ll develop a personalised career pathway tailored to your specific interests and aspirations, graduating with a focused commercial strategy for building a sustainable career in the sound engineering and audio production industries. The primary aim is to cultivate entrepreneurial graduates who can thrive in diverse roles, from freelancing and grassroots initiatives to established organisations. With the support of NTU’s in-house record label, Denizen, you’ll gain access to industry mentors, grants, and practical experience, helping you build a career in audio production. This vocational course blends practical training with strategic career development. You’ll apply advanced audio engineering techniques in real-world contexts, creating immersive soundscapes, mastering audio, and exploring innovative approaches to post-production. This practical focus sets it apart, preparing you for the technical challenges and opportunities unique to audio engineering.
Modules
Research Project Sound Engineering and Audio Production Creative Entrepreneurial Approaches
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or an appropriate equivalent, i.e. a professional qualification, from a recognised British or overseas institution, in a related subject. Non-standard applicants with at least three years' industry experience are also welcome to apply. Applicants who do not fully satisfy the general criteria will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that they are capable of successfully undertaking and completing the programme at the required standard. Eligibility may be determined by means of an interview for some applicants. Applicants who have been taught and assessed in languages other than English should have an English language equivalent to IELTS 6.5. You'll be invited to an informal interview after you submit your application, to determine your project ideas, your fit with the course, and to discuss your aspirations.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ