M.Sc Music Engineering and Production at University Of South Wales [USW], Pontypridd Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Master of Science [M.Sc] [Music Engineering and Production] From University of South Wales

Pontypridd, WalesLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd2013established year
16500enrollment
Public
Partner [2 Courses]
8.2/10

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Music Engineering and Production)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

$21,081 /Yr

£15,850 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$21081 (GBP 15850)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$8646 (GBP 6501)
Total Cost$8646 (GBP 6501)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$20083 (GBP 15100)
2021$19019 (GBP 14300)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For 2025 April Intake Jan 1, 2025
Application Deadline For 2024 October Intake May 1, 2025
  • The South Wales University offers an M.Sc in Music Engineering and Production duration of 1 year.
  • This course is offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program is provided on-campus and off-campus.
  • This degree is based at USW’s purpose-built campus, in the creative center of Cardiff.
  • At the nexus of creativity, technology, and business, the MSc Music Engineering and Production is designed for graduates who want to further develop their music engineering and production skills, to establish a career as a professional producer in the music industry or related fields.
  • An important element of the music engineering master's is the practical application of students' knowledge to generate highly creative work.
  • Allied areas are also examined, which allows graduates to apply their skills in many other media-related fields, including film and animation.
  • Such a strategic approach to students' higher-level study engenders responsibility, critical thinking, problem-solving, and the highly creative generation of musical and visual tangibles.


Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Acceptance Rate  60%
Requirements
  • 2:1 Honours Degree in an appropriate area. However, if you have solid professional industry experience rather than academic achievement, this may be acceptable for entry to study at this level through a process called Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
ELP Requirements
  • IELTS: 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.
  • TOEFL-iBT: Overall score of 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition)
  • PTE: 59 overall and 59 in each component. Please note this must be taken at a PTE test centre
Documents Required
  • Your passport personal details page
  • Copies of previous qualifications, including final certificates and transcripts, translated in to English (if not in English)
  • Copy of your Personal Statement (more than 250 words)
  • In addition to the above, you may also need to send us the following
    • Copy of your CV
    • Copies of any previous UK visa(s)
    • Copies of any CAS(s) for each course studied
    • Copy of all previous visa refusals (and Home Office correspondence)
    • English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTSTOEFL, or PTE, etc.
Offer Acceptance time 3 to 8 weeks

Scores Required

72 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

64 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


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VISA & Work Study

VISA

  • Application Timing: Start 6 months before your course begins; CAS issued within this period.
  • Document Preparation:
    • Gather all required documents as per IISA guidelines.
    • Include financial evidence covering tuition and living expenses.
    • Ensure translations are certified if documents are not in English.
  • Online Application:
    • Register on UKVI website and complete the Student Visa Application form accurately.
    • Pay necessary application fees.
  • Visa Application Centre:
    • Book appointment for biometric data (photo, fingerprints).
    • Prepare for a potential credibility interview.
  • Document Submission:
    • Post original documents promptly after Visa Application Centre appointment.
    • Retain copies of all documents submitted.
  • Additional Tips:
    • Confirm funds have been in bank for at least 28 days prior to application.
    • Keep up-to-date with UKVI requirements to avoid delays or refusal.

Career and Placement after Course

Engineering and production professionals work as music producers, sound engineers, writers and arrangers, sound designers, and mixers/remixers in surround. Career opportunities will vary according to an individual’s capabilities and passion, but it is expected that graduates of USW’s MSc Music Engineering and Production should play a full role in shaping the future of music and sound in the UK and further afield.

Followings are the career opportunities for the students:

  • Audio Visual Specialist
  • Music Producer
  • Music Director
  • Media and Event Support Specialist
  • Keyboard and Studio Recording Specialist
  • Music Instructor
  • Studio Engineer
  • Studio Manager


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