Sound Engineering

107 Master's degrees in Sound Engineering

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Sound Art

The two-year Sound Art program at Columbia University seeks artists who have a deep engagement with sound as a creative medium and a desire to join a diverse community of artists and musicians

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$77,840/yr

University of Pretoria4,2(327)

Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Music Technology

Music Technology from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$5,004/yr

The University of Sydney3,9(64)

Sydney, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Architectural Science - Audio and Acoustics (High Performance Buildings)

The Architectural Science - Audio and Acoustics (High Performance Buildings) program from the University of Sydney will allow you to build a deep foundation in the design, measurement and theory of audio and acoustics with an added specialisation in the emerging area of high performance buildings.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$35,635/yr

Academy of Art University3,8(87)

San Francisco, United States

Sound Design

The MA in Sound Design from Academy of Art University provides students with focused studio training in sound design, digital audio workstations, and industry standard practices in creating sonic worlds for visual media.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

2 years$33,426/yr

Aalto University3,9(284)

Helsinki, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Sound in New Media

The Sound in New Media from Aalto University programme combines art, design and media driven aspects of sound, covering a wide range of disciplines from concept design to live performance and from storytelling to programming. Teaching is fully in English, and students can write their Master's thesis in Finnish, Swedish or English.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,386/yr

Belmont University4,0(2)

Nashville, United States

Audio Engineering

The Master of Science with a major in Audio Engineering at Belmont University is designed for those who have a passion for audio and who have a background, skills or experience in live and/or studio music and production OR performance, computing, engineering, electronics, music and audio recording technology, acoustics or a similarly related discipline.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$47,850/yr

University of Derby4,4(113)

Derby, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Audio Engineering

Underpinned by pioneering research, excellent teaching and first-rate facilities, the Audio Engineering programme from University of Derby equips you with the skills and knowledge valued most by employers in the rapidly changing and dynamic field of audio engineering.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$23,683/yr

Munster Technological University4,1(30)

Cork, Ireland

Music and Technology

The Master of Arts in Music and Technology at Munster Technological University is a full-time programme lasting one year. This course offers students the opportunity to specialise in either an MA or MSc pathway, focusing on the integration of music and technology. It is designed to equip learners with essential skills for the evolving creative industries.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$15,786/yr

Imperial4,2(51)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Sensor Systems Engineering

At the Sensor Systems Engineering programme offered by Imperial you will learn to develop complete sensor systems and networks.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$60,900/yr

Boston University4,1(85)

Boston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sound Design

Our Master of Fine Arts in Sound Design program at Boston University provides developing theatre professionals with the opportunity to cultivate their artistic identities while refining and enhancing their craft.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$66,670/yr

Aix-Marseille University4,1(97)

Marseille, France Top 2% in Worldwide

Acoustics and Musicology

The master's degree in Acoustics and Musicology at Aix-Marseille University enables students to acquire expertise in their specialty (either engineering and sound design or musicology and creation).

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$4,608/yr

California Institute of the Arts CalArts4,5(11)

California, United States

Sound Design

The MFA Sound Design curriculum at California Institute of the Arts CalArts allows students to develop both theoretical and practical skills.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$60,650/yr

Savannah College of Art and Design3,7(19)

Savannah, United States

Sound Design

Amplify your audio career with Sound Design at Savannah College of Art and Design. In this program, you will be guided by faculty with decades of experience and have the opportunity to collaborate across SCAD disciplines on films, animations, and video games.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$42,120/yr

Aalto University3,9(284)

Helsinki, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Film and Television - Film Sound Design

Create the soundtracks for the hit films of tomorrow - the Film and Television - Film Sound Design programme from Aalto University will equip you with the skills and theory you need as a professional sound designer and sound engineer in all areas of film production. You'll learn how to think about sound in terms of dramatic composition and to understand sound and space.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,386/yr

University of Glasgow4,3(115)

Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sound Design and Audiovisual Practice

The Sound Design and Audiovisual Practice programme of the University of Glasgow provides advanced training in creative practice with sound and audiovisual technologies. The programme offers topics relevant to practicing musicians, artists, and the creative industries, such as sound shaping and design, audiovisual composition, field recording, creative and experimental approaches to technology.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$35,809/yr

The University of Edinburgh4,1(143)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Acoustics and Music Technology

Taking the science of sound as your focus, you’ll work in a cross-disciplinary environment. In the Acoustics and Music Technology programme at The University of Edinburgh you will use theoretical and experimental work to explore the musical, technical and multimedia applications of acoustics and audio technology.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$44,931/yr

University of Hertfordshire4,3(112)

Hatfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Music and Sound Technology (Audio Engineering)

The Music and Sound Technology (Audio Engineering) programme from University of Hertfordshire is designed to provide industry-relevant post-graduate education aimed at forming creative professional for the audio, production, and post-production industry, who wish to pursue careers as creative Audio Engineers within recording, production or live sound settings.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$24,292/yr

Bournemouth University4,1(73)

Bournemouth, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Sound Design for Screen

Bournemouth University, the first UK university to offer the Sound Design programme, providing a blend of practical and theoretical learning to develop the creative, technical and collaborative skills you need to work professionally in the film, TV, games and VR industries.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$26,644/yr

Maynooth University4,2(57)

Maynooth, Ireland Top 4% in Worldwide

Creative Music Technologies

The Creative Music Technologies degree at Maynooth University is aimed at graduates with musical abilities, who would like to explore musical applications of technology. The programme accepts graduates from any primary degree.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$18,709/yr

University of South Wales4,3(100)

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Music Engineering and Production

This Music Engineering and Production degree from University of South Wales is based at USW’s purpose-built campus, in the creative centre of Cardiff.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$22,871/yr