Composition and Sound Practice as Research, Short Course | University of Southampton | Southampton, United Kingdom
21 days
Duration
2200 GBP/full
2200 GBP/full
Unknown
Tuition fee
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date

About

Within the Composition and Sound Practice as Research programme from University of Southampton you will embark on a captivating intellectual journey that fuses the realms of sound, storytelling, and ethnographic research. Investigate and represent human experiences as you explore the intersection of qualitative research methods, sound art, and composition.

Visit the Visit programme website for more information

Overview

Key Features

The Composition and Sound Practice as Research programme from University of Southampton  asks you to engage deeply with critical theory and artistic practice. It also involves practical assignments to encourage you to use soundscapes, interviews, field recordings and more as tools to craft ethnographic representations. You’ll use these to build meaningful, layered narratives that engage audience senses, intellect, and emotions.By the end of the course, you’ll have a nuanced understanding of how sound and composition can illuminate the intricate tapestry of experience. You’ll have an appreciation of ethnography as a multisensory, immersive journey.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Ethnography and Art Practice 
  • Sound-based research methods and interventions 
  • Decolonising research, decolonising listening 
  • Presenting and proposing sound art as research 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 21 days

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Early bird price ends, 29 February 

Language

English
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
92

Credits

7 ECTS
  • 15 UoS credits equivalent to 7.5 ECTs, OR 3-4 US semester hours

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
92

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Southampton Summer School and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Language: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 for each component), accept equivalent certificates
  • General requirements: applicants must be over age 18 before the course start date (6 July)

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    2200 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2200 GBP for the full programme during 21 days.
  • National

    2200 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2200 GBP for the full programme during 21 days.
  • Application fee: £50
  • Tuition fee: £2200; early bird price (10% off) £1980
  • Additional module fee: White project: £60
  • Accommodation and meals (breakfast every day and dinner Mon to Fri): £1,245.75
  • Living cost in Southampton: £500 - £600 (per month)

Living costs for Southampton

697 - 1093 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Other interesting programmes for you

Our partners

Composition and Sound Practice as Research
-
University of Southampton

Wishlist

Go to your profile page to get personalised recommendations!