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Game Audio

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Futureworks (Manchester)
Awarded by:
The Open University
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Course summary

The future of the audio industry is interactive. Every day new applications and games are released. With millions of users across the globe buying into interactive content for their personal devices and home entertainment systems anyone serious about working in sound simply cannot ignore this exciting and rapidly expanding industry. The UK is a world leader in this field and Futureworks is a world leader in educating for this sector, teaching in the field of game audio since 2009.

Futureworks boasts incredible studios and facilities, all available to you throughout your studies. No matter what style or genre you prefer to work in, we have the right combination to meet your creative and technical needs.

Modules

Course Modules

Year 1

Sound Recording (40 Credits)
Game Engines (20 credits)
Game Audio Analysis (20 credits)
Game Design (20 credits)
Digital Audio Workstations (20 credits)

Year 2:
Sound Design (40 credits)
Engines and Middleware 2 (40 credits)
Adaptive Music (20 credits)
Career Research Project (20 credits)

Year 3:
Engines and Middleware 3 (20 credits)
Creative Sound Design (20 credits)
Technical Sound Design (20 credits)
Professional Portfolio (20 credits)
Major Project (40 credits)

WHAT ARE CREDITS?
As a guide, 20 credits typically represents around 52 hours of tutor contact time (e.g. lectures/workshops/feedback) and 148 hours of self-study time (usually over the course of a semester). These numbers may increase or decrease depending on the nature, length and level of the module, especially towards the end of the course.

Assessment method

Throughout the course you will be assessed primarily on your creativity and use of the technology. You will be able to measure your progress through our authentic industry style assessments where the focus will be on producing practical submissions supported by documentation and presentations, written reports and research.
Regular tutorials, group workshops, and seminars will provide you with valuable opportunities to seek guidance, receive constructive feedback, and track your development across all aspects of the course. These activities are designed to help you build confidence in your work and strengthen your abilities throughout your studies.

This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Futureworks (Manchester)

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
G2A5
Institution code:
F98
Campus name:
Futureworks (Manchester)
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

Futureworks has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • Republic of Ireland
  • International
  • EU
  • United Kingdom

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
G2A5
Institution code:
F98
Campus name:
Futureworks (Manchester)

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BCC

UCAS Tariff
104-120

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

https://futureworks.ac.uk/study/school-of-sound-and-music-production/bsc-hons-game-and-interactive-audio/admissions/

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Interviewer: Joe Shorrocks (Programme Leader) 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. 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.

English language requirements

GCSE level 4 & above or equivalent

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790
EU & International£17000

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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