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M.A. Sound Studies and Sonic Arts

Berlin University of the Arts Berlin

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  • Over 1,500 EUR/sem
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  • 6 semesters
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  • 1 Mar
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About the programme

Berlin University of the Arts is a prestigious institution known for its innovative programs and cutting-edge research. The Sound Studies and Sonic Arts course offered at the university is designed for students who are passionate about exploring the intersection of sound, technology, and art. This interdisciplinary program provides students with the opportunity to study sound from a variety of perspectives, including cultural, historical, and technological. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty, students in this program have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in sound design, composition, and sonic experimentation. Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue careers in fields such as music production, sound engineering, and audiovisual art.

Fields of study

Design(Architecture & Design)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Sound Studies and Sonic Arts at Berlin University of the Arts

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0

German language

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NA

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
120

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APS verification

APS certificate
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

he program is aimed at professional sound artists and sound experts and thinkers with a minimum of one year of professional experience and a university degree or exceeding creative talent, who are wanting to pursue a second degree with a focus on audio related theory and practice in a stimulating, interdisciplinary environment.

As a continuing education program, this study is tuition-driven. This is an English-language Master's program.

its a part time program

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Sound Studies and Sonic Arts

Programme-specific documents

Compile the following documents and send them by post to the address given on the application form. Please print out the online application form and send it with your documents and work-samples to the university office by March 1 (arrival date). The university does not accept online work samples at this time:

Printout of completed application form (available online between Feb. 1- Mar. 1).

Bank statement (for transfers from abroad, proof of payment) documenting payment of €30 application fee. This fee cannot be refunded even if withdrawing from the application process.

uni assist e.V. Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD)(if applicable).

Curriculum vitae in tabular form (in reverse chronological order: education, professional experience with sound, other professional experience, artistic projects, publications, further information).

Proof of English language proficiency (see language requirements).

Record of professional experience and evidence of relevant professional experience in the field of sound.

University reports and certificates in photocopy.

Letter of motivation (max. 1 page A4).

Work samples (dvd, cd, usb, music scores etc.; no more than 5 samples with a max. total length of 20 min, ordered by importance, most to least; add the following information: title, genre, length of project, year of creation, context, your role in the project, relation of chosen sample to whole project). The university does not accept online work samples at this time.

Applicants from the People’s Republic of China need to obtain a certificate from the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) in China.

Please send your documents (letters only) to:

Universität der Künste Berlin

Immatrikulations- und Prüfungsamt

Postfach 120544

10595 Berlin

Germany

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Universität der Künste Berlin

Immatrikulations- und Prüfungsamt

Einsteinufer 43

10587 Berlin

Germany

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How to apply

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uni-assist VPD, then direct

uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

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APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Studienberatung der UdK Berlin

Address

Street

Einsteinufer 43, Raum 16 b,c

Zipcode10587City

Berlin

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Costs

Tuition

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Estimated year-1 total cost

25,944 – 46,344 EUR

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Additional fee information

Normal tuition is 18,800€ for the three year program. Additionally to the tuition, there are semester fees of around 320 € (2021) which include various student services and free public transportation within Berlin.

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