CompositionElectroacoustic CompositionSonic Art (MMusDip)
Bangor UniversityProgram Overview
The CompositionElectroacoustic CompositionSonic Art (MMusDip) at Bangor University is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the CompositionElectroacoustic CompositionSonic Art (MMusDip) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bangor, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the CompositionElectroacoustic CompositionSonic Art (MMusDip) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A first degree at 2.ii standard or higher (or equivalent) is required.
- Candidates with a 2.ii degree must however achieve a 2.i in a substantial project in their chosen area of study (e.g. a portfolio of compositions).
- Applicants may be asked to submit representative samples of their creative work (normally two or three pieces). These can be notated scores, or audio recordings, or both, and may be sent on paper, as a data DVD, or via a web-link such as Dropbox.
- English proficiency (for non-native English or Welsh speakers): IELTS English test with a score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Bangor University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Bangor University
Bangor University
Bangor, United Kingdom
Bangor University(Welsh:Prifysgol Bangor) is apublicresearchuniversityinBangor, Gwynedd,Wales. It was established in 1884 as theUniversity College of North Wales(UCNW;Welsh:Coleg Prifysgol Gogledd...
University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
