BSc Sound Design
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, combining sound design with creative technology for media, products and environments. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes an Honours Project worth 60 credits and offers opportunities to collaborate with students across Acting, Digital Media, Film, Games, Journalism, Television, UX and Web degrees. Students also benefit from online guest lectures by internationally recognised Sound Designers.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement : BBBB National 5 Maths OR Applications of Maths at grade C. Minimum Offer Entry Requirement : BBCC National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths at grade C. A level: BCC Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level Ordinary Level Maths at O4 BTEC Extended Diploma: Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject: Art & Design, Creative Digital Media Production, Music, Music Technology or Performing Arts. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths IB: Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 Grade 4 in SL Maths. HNC: HNC in Sound Production, Television, Music or Radio may be considered at C.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 47%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 53%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 56 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 18%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 18%
- Sales occupations: 12%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 85%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 60%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
Modules
- Experiencing the Digital City
- Being Digital
- Sonic Culture
- Programming for Interactive Media
- Digital Imaging
- Producing Digital
- Practical Interaction Design
- Digital Video Development
- Expressed through UX
- Playful Interaction
- AI for Creative Industries
- Sound Production 2
- User-Centred Research Methods
- Sound Design 1
- Creative Technology
- Group Project
- Advanced Interactive Audio
- Sound Design 2
- Soundscapes
- Digital Storytelling
- Honours Project (60 credits)
- Professional Practice through Portfolio
- Honours Project (60 credits) - continues
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sound Design at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £42,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Sound Design at Edinburgh Napier University do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sound Design at Edinburgh Napier University?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sound Design at Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sound Design at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sound Design at Edinburgh Napier University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.