BSc (Hons) Music and Sound Design
Looking to develop your skills in music technology to work in the creative industries? With this degree you will build on your knowledge and discover the wide range of opportunities that exist in music production, film sound and game audio.
The programme enables you to discover creative and technical roles in the industry, and graduate with either a BA or BSc award. You will have access to our state-of-the-art facilities and be taught both digital and analogue tools, as well as emerging techniques in immersive audio and experimental performance.
- Ableton Live
- Avid Pro Tools (AVID accredited)
- Immersive Audio
- Max-MSP
- Solid State Logic
- Universal Audio
- Unity Audio
We offer the opportunity for all undergraduate 91麻豆精品/EU students to undertake a work placement, internship or work experience while studying a full-time course starting in September 2020.
Why study Music and Sound Design at LSBU?
- Specialist staff with great industry contacts.
- Ranked 1st in UK for Teaching Quality in Music (Sunday Times League Table 2020).
- Elephant Studios: multi-million pound studio facilities at the forefront of digital technologies and multimedia practice for creative students.
- Flexible routes allow specialisation: Take the BA (Hons) route for a creative sound design or BSc (Hons) for specialisation in technical development BSc.
- Ranked 2nd in the UK and 1st in London for Student Satisfaction in Music (Complete University Guide 2021)
- Work collaboratively with industry partners and related LSBU creative courses.
Campus Information
Southwark Campus
London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.
Intakes
- Sep Deadline: July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Employability Service
We are University of the Year for Graduate Employment for the second year in a row - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, 2019.
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
- An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
- Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- A Level BCC or;
- BTEC National Diploma MMM or;
- Access to HE qualifications with 9 Distinctions 36 Merits or;
- Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 106 UCAS points
- Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs Grade 4 or above)
- We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C
INDIA
- Indian Standard XII: a minimum average of 55-65% or higher (depending on exam board and LSBU course applied for)
- 3 passes at GCE A-Level (required grades dependant on LSBU course applied for)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points or higher
- Accredited UK Foundation programme: minimum 55-60% or higher
- Accredited Polytechnic/College Diploma (2 - 3 years duration) 58% or higher
Please note that some LSBU courses require specific units/subjects at Standard XII/A Level/IB etc. See individual course entry requirements for details.
NEPAL
- Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate: 60% or higher
- 3 passes at GCE A Level: minimum grades depend on LSBU course applied for
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points or higher
- Accredited UK Foundation programme: 55-60% or higher
- Accredited UK National Diploma: Upper or Lower Credit
- Diploma from Tribhuvan University of 3 years duration: 50% or higher
Possible advanced entry or top-up
- Accredited UK Higher National Diploma (Possible second year or top-up entry): Upper or Lower Credit
Please note that some LSBU courses require specific units/subjects at HSEC/A Level/IB etc. See individual course entry requirements for details.
BANGLADESH
- Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate: 80%/CGPA 4.5/5.0 or higher
- 3 passes at GCE A-Level (required grades dependant on LSBU course applied for)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points or higher
- Accredited UK Foundation programme: minimum 55-60% or higher
- Accredited UK National Diploma (Upper or Lower Credit)
Possible advanced entry or top-up
- Accredited UK Higher National Diploma (Possible second year or top-up entry): Upper or Lower Credit
Please note that some LSBU courses require specific units/subjects at HSC/Level/IB etc. See individual course entry requirements for details.
SRI LANKA
- Sri Lankan A Levels: Typically three A-Level passed at grade C or higher
- 3 passes at GCE A-Level (required grades dependant on LSBU course applied for)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points or higher
- Accredited UK Foundation programme: minimum 55-60% or higher
- Accredited UK National Diploma: Upper or Lower Credit
- Accredited Sri Lankan National Diploma: Upper or Lower Credit
*Possible advanced entry or top-up
- Accredited UK Higher National Diploma (Possible second-year entry or top-up): Upper or Lower Credit
- Accredited Sri Lankan Higher National Diploma (Possible second year or top-up entry): Upper – Lower Credit
Please note that some LSBU courses require specific units/subjects at A Level/IB etc. See individual course entry requirements for details.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
43410 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 17796 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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