About Music And Sound Design BA in Queen's University Belfast
The Music and Sound Design programme is designed for musicians interested in composing music and designing sound for a wide range of contexts but with particular emphasis on film and theatre. Students will gain practical knowledge and experience of composing in the studio, composing for instrumental forces, song-writing and scoring for picture. Working alongside leading audio professionals students will also learn innovative methods of capturing, synthesising and manipulating sound, enabling the design of sonic environments to accompany picture, stage productions, radio and gaming.
Academic qualification equivalents
- The Standard Indian XII (10+2) examinations from CBSE, CISCE or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education are acceptable for admission to our Bachelor degree programmes.
An average mark of 70 - 85% or higher (best of 5 academic subjects) in the Standard Indian XII Higher Secondary School certificates awarded by the central boards (CBSE, CISCE) or a state board, or equivalent, with 75% or higher where subject requirements are stipulated (comparable with Grade B at A Level).
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.5 minimum of 5.5 in all four elements of the test
- TOEFL iBT : 90 with minimum marks as follows: Listening - 17,Reading - 18,Speaking - 20,Writing - 17
- PTE: 62 overall with minimum of 51 in each component
Queen's University Belfast Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Establishment Year |
1849 |
Endowment |
£67.1million |
International fee |
Undergraduate – £22,316 Postgraduate- £21,596 |
Mode of Program |
Full time, distance and online |
Queen’s University Belfast Cost of Attendance
Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
Undergraduate tuition fee |
£17,716 |
Postgraduate tuition fee |
£16,996 |
On campus accommodation |
£7,142 |
Average cost of living |
£4,600 |