BA Sound Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Sound Design, a degree focusing on the creation and production of audio for various media such as film, television, animation, and games. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad. The first year covers foundational principles through modules like Understanding Sound & Audio, Designing Sound, Sound Design: Workflows, Tools & Techniques, and Studiocraft, teaching basic theory, visual media applications, and studio recording. The second year moves into advanced techniques and collaborative projects with modules such as The Art of Post, Music and Sound: Resonant Futures, The Business of Music and Sound, and Sound Design Project 1: Game Audio, while also offering optional choices like Immersive & Interactive Audio and Composing Music for Media. The final year culminates in independent research and portfolio production through modules including Music and Sound: Dissertation, Professional Development, Your Future, and Showcase Portfolio.
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Entry requirements
We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential. Our diverse community is creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. We recognise that these qualities aren’t always shown in academic grades alone. That’s why, while many of our applicants achieve high academic grades, we also welcome those who can demonstrate their potential through an exceptional portfolio or performance. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities. Find out more about our Entry Requirements here . Course routes & entry requirements BA/BSc(Hons) three year degree : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with professional placement : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points Check how many points your qualifications are worth
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What students say
Based on about 170 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 360 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 87 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 82%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 26%
- Elementary occupations: 17%
- Sales occupations: 13%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 52%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 32%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 17%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 39%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 380 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Understanding Sound & Audio
- Designing Sound
- Sound Design: Workflows, Tools & Techniques
- Studiocraft
- Music & Sound: Contexts and Cultures
- Non-Linear Sound Design
- The Art of Post
- Music and Sound: Resonant Futures
- The Business of Music and Sound
- Sound Design Project 1: Game Audio
- Sound Design Project 2: Team Project
- Immersive & Interactive Audio (optional)
- Composing Music for Media (optional)
- Music and Sound: Dissertation
- Professional Development
- Your Future
- Showcase Portfolio
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sound Design at Falmouth University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £29,000. The £23,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Sound Design at Falmouth University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sound Design at Falmouth University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Sound Design at Falmouth University?
The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Does BA Sound Design at Falmouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Sound Design at Falmouth University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.