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Full time | Mile End | 1 year | 16-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Music Studies Computer Science

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The MSc in Sound and Music Computing responds to a growing need for engineers and computer scientists trained in sound and music processing. The course aims to provide its graduates with a deep understanding of today's leading music technologies, to inspire them to become pioneers in developing future technologies.

Suitable for continuing students or those with existing professional experience.

Developed by the acclaimed Centre for Digital Music (C4DM).

Gain the knowledge and skills required for careers in the technical aspects of audio production, sound engineering or broadcasting.

What you'll study

This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the design and software development process for music recording, analysis and synthesis, in home, studio and live performance environments.

You will study how musical sound is processed by the mind and brain - crucial for developing creative tools and intuitive interfaces, as well as the creative production of new music. You will also be introduced to state-of-the-art methods for the analysis of music data.

You will then choose a stream to specialise in, to further develop your professional profile.

Your lectures and seminars will be supported by hands-on computing and laboratory work.

Assessment

Modules are assessed through a combination of coursework and written examinations.

The final project is examined on the basis of a written report, a formal oral presentation, and a demonstration of the piece of software developed by the student.

Modules

Music is a fundamental part of being human and exists only in the mind of the listener. This module will provide students with advanced training in current understanding of how musical sound is processed by the mind and brain. This is crucial for developing creative tools for musicians and intuitive interfaces for music lovers as well as for using technology in the creative production of new music.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,650

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£28,900

Entry requirements

Students need to have a 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline.

University information

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is an internationally regarded public research institution based in London. It has a long history, dating back over 230 years, and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities. Queen Mary has five campuses in the city of London and an international network of satellite campuses in China, Malta, Paris and Singapore. There is a population of around 16,000 students at the London campuses and...more