• Sound Design
• Audio Engineer
• Game Audio
• Interactive Audio
• Small Class Sizes
• Excellent Course Structure
• Industry Contacts
• Creative Community
• Broad Career Opportunites
• Excellent Tutor Support
• Real-World Briefs
• Industry Standard Facilities

• Year 1
  You will start by familiarising yourself with the various hardware, software applications, workflows and techniques used to record, edit, process and implement audio into both linear and dynamic media, such as animations and video games. You will be introduced to a range of industry-standard studios, practicing your creative and technical skills in order to produce audio that sounds great and is fit-for-purpose.
• Year 2
  Building upon year 1, you will continue to develop your creative and technical skills with more advanced software such as middleware and have access to a wider range of studio environments. You will start to consider which specialist role you wish to pursue within the field of Sound Design for game and interactive media and start to hone your skills and knowledge in this area.
• Year 3
  With a greater amount of autonomy, and armed with the ability to make informed creative and technical decisions, you will work towards creating a body of work that demonstrates your ability within your chosen specialism. The work you produce within your Honours project can form the centrepiece of your professional portfolio, and alongside a growing confidence to demonstrate your expertise, you will aspire to make your first steps into the Industry upon completion of the programme.

This course, developed in consultation with industry, is designed to equip hard working and enthusiastic individuals with the skills to succeed as an audio engineer. It is a perfect blend of the technical and creative. If you are passionate about sound and music, love games and relish complex technical challenges, then this is the course for you.

We’re looking for students who are intrigued by the tech that improves our everyday lives and who want to be the next generation of interactive audio designers.

If you are interested in a career in the future of sound and music, this course will give you the head start you need.

This course is validated by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

Working as part of an app development team, on a AAA or indie game, working on a film or music production project; the audio specialist’s role is varied and often involves one, or all of the following:

Sound Design, Music Production, Composition, Arranging, Recording, Dialogue Editing, Audio Programming, Sound Effects Recording, Sound Effects Editing, Foley, script editing, version control, asset management, data wrangling, vocalisations (animal, human, alien), efforts, backgrounds, cut scenes, trailers and cinematics, asset design and more besides.

You will study at our Riverside Campus, located in the centre of Manchester. As part of your course, some of your lessons may take place at our filming facility, Futureworks Studios located in MediaCityUK, a few miles from the city centre.

Futureworks recognises that the skills, competencies and contribution of its staff are vital to the delivery of high quality Higher Education. All programmes are managed by a dedicated Programme Leader and team of experienced tutors, and our excellent links with industry employers mean you’ll have access to exciting guest lectures and fantastic opportunities to gain experience on real-world projects.

To be considered for this course, you will require 104-120 UCAS points.

Futureworks is able to accept any applications from applicants who require a Student Visa (formerly called Tier 4 Visa) to study in the UK. Entry criteria for International students will vary. Please see International Students  for full details.

You can apply for this course by submitting an application via the UCAS system. The UCAS codes for this course are as follows:-

UCAS Code: G2A5

Institution Code: F98

If you have any questions about applying for a degree course please call us on 0161 214 4602, email [email protected] or look at our Admissions page.

If your application is successful, you will be invited to an interview where you will have the opportunity to talk about your work, influences and interests. A guide will be sent with your interview details to help you prepare for your interview. Ideal applicants will have a keen interest in sound, music and technology. You are welcome to bring any relevant examples of work with you, if you have them. This is optional and a portfolio is not required for applications to be considered for this course.

All of our courses start in September and are full time, 3 year courses. More information on relevant dates can be found on the Term Dates page.