University of Hertfordshire

MSc Audio Engineering

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

The MSc Audio Engineering at the University of Hereford will allow students to learn about the most advanced studio techniques, technologies, and processes of current music production in both hardware and software. This includes advanced recording and mixing techniques in stereo, and developing skills in studio design and acoustics.

 

Students take hands-on sessions in modern studios, guided by dedicated tutors with significant industry experience. The postgraduate curriculum covers all the most relevant and current skills of the field, and sessions and assessments are designed to reproduce, as far as possible, what the industry looks like.

 

Students will learn through lectures, seminars, tutorials, and particular workshops, performance, and recording. In addition to learning sessions, students are expected to engage in continuous self-directed study and studio practice.

Key highlights

  • Ranked 1st UK creative media and entertainment school (Rookies, 2021)
  • Taught by an award-winning music producer, composer and sound designer
  • Tutor's work features on 'CSI', 'Top Gear' and a Billboard No.1
  • Graduates work for organisations such as Apple, Channel 4 and Creative Assembly

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.

Scholarships

  • Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

    £2,000 for one year

    Up to £2,000

  • Helen Burchell Scholarship

    A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education

    Up to £750

  • The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni

    This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Sound engineer
  • Music producer
  • Composer
  • Technician manager
  • Technical editor

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Audio Engineering from the University of Hertfordshire can pursue various roles, including:

  • Audio Engineer

  • Music Producer

  • Broadcast Engineer

  • Live Sound Engineer

  • Film Sound Engineer

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the MSc Audio Engineering in the University of Hertfordshire is £17,950 for international students. 

Admission

Applicants for the University of Hertfordshire MSc Audio Engineering should visit the school application portal to apply. You can speak to one of our trained advisors for guidance.

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