ReSound Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme
ReSound Master’s Programme 2027 – Applications Now Open
ReSound is inviting applications from qualified European and non-European students for its 2027 Master’s programme.
The programme is open to graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Sound, Music, Film, or Media Studies. Applicants with degrees in other disciplines may also be considered if they have relevant professional experience in sound, music, film, or media-related fields.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Sound, Music, Film, or Media Studies. Candidates with qualifications in other disciplines may also apply if they possess relevant experience in these fields.
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree equivalent to at least European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 6.
Required Application Documents
- Completed online application form. Applications submitted by regular mail will not be accepted.
- Copy of an international passport or national identity card containing the applicant’s photograph and personal information in English.
- Recent headshot photograph.
- Stamped university certificates and academic transcripts for previous degrees. Certified English translations must be provided for documents issued in other languages.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, previous projects, job responsibilities, and relevant skills in the sound, music, or media industries.
- Two letters of recommendation, with at least one being academic. Referees must provide their contact details, preferably including a business email address and telephone number.
- Motivation letter of not more than 1,000 characters explaining what the applicant hopes to gain from the programme and why a career in sound is personally meaningful and important to society. Applicants are advised to make this statement personal and not use AI or Large Language Models.
- Proposed final thesis project of not more than 500 characters, describing the project idea, motivation, and anticipated results.
- Portfolio of previous sound or media-related work, containing a maximum of 3 examples. Each example must include a short paragraph explaining the applicant’s role. Applicants may submit a portfolio website link or a compiled audio or video file. The selection committee can realistically review 10–15 minutes of material per application.
- Proof of English language proficiency.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Accepted qualifications include:
- IELTS: Overall score of 6.0, with no component below 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT: 79.
- Duolingo English Test: 110.
- Cambridge B2.
- LanguageCert ESOL.
English language tests must have been taken within the last 2 years.
Alternatively, applicants may provide evidence of completing a full qualification equivalent to at least EQF Level 4, with a minimum duration of one academic year and English as the language of instruction.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be assessed by members of the ReSound consortium based on the following:
- Academic performance and results from previous university studies.
- Applicant’s motivation and justification for choosing the programme.
- Relevance of previous academic studies and professional experience.
- Future career plans and alignment with the objectives of ReSound.
- Quality of the submitted portfolio.
- English language proficiency.
Applicants with the highest scores will be invited for an online interview. Applicants who are not shortlisted will be notified as soon as possible.
Appeal Procedure
Applicants may appeal the final selection decision only if they have valid reasons to believe that a procedural error occurred during the application or evaluation process.
Appeals must be submitted to info@resound-ma.eu within the communicated deadline. New information or documents not included in the original application will not be considered.
Application Deadline: 12th January 2027
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should carefully review the application guidelines and submit their applications online through the official application portal.
