GlaCreative Sound Design & Audiovisual Media MScUniversity of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Dec 17, 2025 | Feb 4, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Required for this programme; follow any linked programme-specific form or guidance.

CV or resume

Optional

Generally not required for most Glasgow PGT programmes unless the programme page asks for it.

Creative portfolio

Examples of prior creative work with sound, audiovisual media, digital media, or music technology (e.g. SoundCloud, Vimeo, or YouTube links).

Recommendation letters x 1

Typically one academic reference; a current employer reference may be accepted if an academic reference is not possible.

Official transcript(s)

From universities attended, with degree certificate if completed; certified English translation if needed.

Academic: Upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Or international equivalent (Glasgow states "2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent)").
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Music or Audio; we also accept degrees in other relevant subjects such as other areas of arts & humanities, fine arts, art & design, performance, electronics, computing or acoustics We may also accept degrees in Arts or Humanities subjects. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. Work experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications. A personal statement is required for this programme. Applicants should have some experience of working creatively with sound, audiovisual media, digital med
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); Required if prior degree was not taught in English. Tests within 2 years 5 months of programme start; single test must meet overall and subtest scores.
TOEFL: From 21 Jan 2026: 92 overall (R22, L20, S23, W21) | Until 20 Jan 2026: 90 overall (R20, L19, S19, W21); Applies to TOEFL iBT tests taken from 21 January 2026. Glasgow publishes these totals on the programme English requirements section (still 0–120 style totals on the page).; Applies to TOEFL iBT tests taken up to 20 January 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.