BA (Hons) Sound Arts 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of the Arts London |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

29,990 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Art and DesignMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

BA (Hons) Sound Arts: Design is a multidisciplinary course for sonic artists whose goal is to work in the creative industries. The course is designed to develop your practical, technical, and theoretical expertise in the creative use of sound across a range of contemporary media. You will explore various applications of sound, including film, TV, games, animation, and fine art. The course emphasises a global, interdisciplinary approach, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and collaboration with industry professionals and organisations. With the support of our internationally renowned tutors, you will develop a unique portfolio of sound art and design works that exist within a contemporary critical framework. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

BA (Hons) Sound Arts: Design is a multidisciplinary course for sonic artists whose goal is to work in the creative industries. The course is designed to develop your practical, technical, and theoretical expertise in the creative use of sound across a range of contemporary media. You will explore various applications of sound, including film, TV, games, animation, and fine art. The course emphasises a global, interdisciplinary approach, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and collaboration with industry professionals and organisations. With the support of our internationally renowned tutors, you will develop a unique portfolio of sound art and design works that exist within a contemporary critical framework. 

Admission Requirements

24+
6+
51+
80+
169+

The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in industry.

The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:

96 UCAS tariff points, which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications:

  • A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include: English; History; Media; Business; Art and Design, or other subjects within Social Sciences)
  • Merit at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4)
  • Merit, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Art and Design, IT & Computing, Music and Performing Arts)
  • Merit at UAL Extended Diploma
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subject: Digital and Creative Media, Film and Production, Computing)
  • OR equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum
And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C).

3 Years
Sep

Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
29,990 GBP

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