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    Sound and Music Computing

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    London, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £31,450.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo

    Sound and Music Computing at Queen Mary University of London is a 1-year, in-person MSc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £31,450.

    About the program

    The program covers design and software development for music recording, analysis, and synthesis, including music perception, cognition, and data analysis. Students specialize in either AI and Music Data Science or Audio and Music Systems Engineering streams, with lectures, seminars, hands-on computing, laboratory work, and a final project.

    Focus: both
    QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: 78th in Computer Science and Information Systems, 8th in UK and top 100 in Data Science and AI
    Part-time option

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $16,000.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Sound and Music Computing at Queen Mary University of London cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Sound and Music Computing at Queen Mary University of London is £31,450.
    Is Sound and Music Computing at Queen Mary University of London online or in-person?
    Sound and Music Computing at Queen Mary University of London is offered in-person.
    How long does Sound and Music Computing at Queen Mary University of London take to complete?
    Sound and Music Computing at Queen Mary University of London is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for Sound and Music Computing at Queen Mary University of London?
    Per the program's published guidance: A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Sound and Music Production or a related discipline
    What work-permit options follow Sound and Music Computing at Queen Mary University of London?
    Post-completion work rights for Sound and Music Computing at Queen Mary University of London: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)