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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sound Design Study Group - DePaul University Study Group - DePaul University, USA

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USD 46605

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Sound Design degree program prepares you to be a sound designer and sound engineer in the theatre and entertainment industries. You’ll learn how to edit, record and compose sound and music with hardware and software that is used by professionals. You’ll collaborate with directors, designers and production staff to gain experience translating sound design concepts into reality.

In the program, you’ll learn from distinguished and award-winning faculty, many of whom are professional designers, artists and technicians. This degree also provides you with the opportunity to work as a sound designer and technician on public productions. The Theatre School presents each season.

In your fourth year of the degree program, you will have the opportunity to do an internship in the sound design industry that is tailored toward your interests, such as musical theatre, outdoor sound design, or recording. You will also have the chance to take part in the annual Graduate Showcase, where you will present your portfolio to artistic and technical directors, and other members of the theatre, film, television and music industries.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Jan 2025, Sep 2024, Mar 2025, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    46605

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    19000 Per year

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    Scholarships

    University Level Program Initial Scholarship Amount Years 2-4 Scholarship Provider
    DePaul University Undergraduate Direct Admit $15,000 to $31,000 $15,000 to $31,000 DePaul
    Transfer $10,000 to $20,000 $10,000 to $20,000
    Adult Students $10,000 $10,000
    Graduate Direct Admit: College of Computing & Digital Media Graduate Presidential Scholarship: $6,000 to $9.000
    Specific degrees: Animation MS, Artificial Intelligence MS, Business Information Technology MS, Computer Science MS, Cybersecurity MS, Data Science MS, Digital Communication and Media Arts MA, Film and Television MS, Game Programming MS, Health Informatics MS, Human-Computer Interaction MS, Information Systems MS, Software Engineering MS
    3.0 cumulative GPA or higher to be considered.
    No need for a separate application. The scholarship is awarded at admission. This
    merit-based scholarship cannot be combined with any other institutional aid. (details)
    Selected students will be awarded from
    $6,000 to $9,000 over six consecutive terms. Students must be enrolled full- time for disbursement.
    Direct Admit: Kellstadt Graduate School of Business $6,000 to $7,800: Kellstadt Dean’s Scholarship Amount depends on GPA (2.0 and above)
    2.0 to 2.69 GPA: $500 per course (up to $6,000 total scholarship)
    2.7 and above GPA: $650 per course (up to $7,800 total scholarship) (details)
    One-time award for up to 12 courses, with a scholarship awarded per course
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences $12,000: Sustainable Urban Development MS only; based on academic achievement; one-time award; no minimum GPA required. One-time award
    College of Science and Health $12,000: Applied Mathematics MS, Applied Statistics MS, Chemistry MS, and
    Environmental Science MS only; based on academic achievement; one-time
    award; no minimum GPA required.
    One-time award

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