MSc Music Engineering and Production
Course overview
University of South Wales MSc Music Engineering and Production is a one-year full-time master’s degree, starting in September at the Cardiff campus. The course aims to combine creativity, technology, and business, helping you build professional competence in music production, sound engineering, recording, post-production, immersive audio, and related media fields such as film and games.
Students learn through studio and workshop tutorials, lectures, seminars, guest lectures, and real-world projects, giving them hands-on training with industry-standard equipment and software, and are assessed by coursework and a major final project.
Entry requirements
Candidates of the MSc Music Engineering and Production in the University of South Wales are required to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying and any relevant background information. An academic or employer reference is also required, and applicants may upload their CV to demonstrate work experience if relevant.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need at least a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant area such as music, sound, audio production, or a similar field.
- Students who have substantial professional industry experience, instead of academic achievement, may be accepted through a process called Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
English Proficiency:
- International applicants whose first language is not English will need an overall score of IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each section.
- Other equivalent Secure English language tests (SELT) are accepted.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
All Chevening Awards cover tuition fees and living costs for a one year postgraduate course.
Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW International Students Progressing to Masters
Progression Fee Discount of £3,500.
Up to £3,500
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Music Engineering and Production from the University of South Wales may pursue roles such as:
- Music Producer
- Sound Engineer / Recording Engineer
- Sound Designer (for film, games, media)
- Mixing / Mastering Engineer
- Audio-Visual Technician
Cost of study
International students of the MSc Music Engineering and Production at the University of South Wales pay the tuition fee of £17,900 per year.
Admission
Applications for the MSc Music Engineering and Production at the University of South Wales can be made through the university’s online application portal. For further assistance with your application, kindly reach out to one of our trained counsellors.
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