YH Program / GAME AUDIO PRODUCER & SOUND DESIGNER

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

Apply by: April 14 , 2026

Start date: August 24, 2026
End date: January 26, 2029

Program structure: 500 YH-P
Length of program: 2.5 years full-time
Cost: Free & CSN-eligible
Location: Stockholm
Language of instruction: English & Swedish

Applications for 2026 ARE NOW CLOSED!

This course covers all the knowledge you need to start working in the games industry. Sound and music is an important subject and a fundamental part of video & video games, and also in media in general. In this course, we work on a project basis with the aim that you will be able to get a job or create your own job opportunities right after graduation, and by putting you directly in the center of the creative industries, we give you an opportunity to become part of the future.

About the program

Game Audio Producer & Sound Designer is a two-and-a-half-year full-time program that provides you with the knowledge and experience needed to create, edit, and implement sound in games, as well as the skills to compose music that suits game themes and all the variations that exist within games. In addition to this, the program also covers how to use specific, modern software for game sound, how to optimize your machine, how to organize your workflow, how to work skillfully with producers and developers, how to market yourself and be visible within the industry, what to do to be considered by companies both as a freelancer and an intern, how the structure of the gaming market is organized, and much more.

Career opportunities

As the program is closely linked to your future professional life, you will have direct access to valuable contacts and will be able to build your career as a sound designer, composer, sound engineer or much more right after graduation. The program will give you a broad practical experience of working on many different types of projects, which will give you the skills needed to work in the games industry and also the film industry.

Our modern training approach and contemporary course content will make you a strong competitor in the market, and we will also give you the tools to create your own opportunities and navigate obstacles on your way to the world of work.

Program Structure & Courses

The entire program is worth a total of 500 higher vocational education credits, spread over two years of full-time study. These 500 higher vocational education credits include the courses described below:

  • This course provides an overview of the game industry and how game companies are structured. You will learn about different sound-related roles, both in-house and freelance, such as composer, sound designer, and audio engineer.

  • You will learn how to optimize your Windows/macOS system for audio production, utilize software and hardware efficiently, and ensure seamless communication between your DAWs, operating system, and hardware.

  • This course introduces fundamental sound design principles, including layering, ambience creation, editing, mixing, field recording, sampling, synthesis, template creation, exporting loops, ducking, and basic VO recording/mixing.

  • Building on Sound Design 1, this course covers library organization, advanced sidechaining, creative EQ techniques, textured layering, synth programming, noise utilization, FX chains, trailer sound design, and finalizing audio before implementation.

  • You will learn how to compose music for games, including loop-based vs. traditional soundtracks, major game music styles, orchestral sessions, and how to integrate music with gameplay and trailers. Additional topics include mixing, mastering, and exporting tracks for implementation.

  • This course covers essential game audio middleware, including Wwise and FMOD, as well as basic Unity integration, asset management, event-triggered sounds, scripting, source control systems, testing, VO/dialogue handling, and third-party integrations.

  • During the course, you will learn advanced implementation of interactive and adaptive audio in games. You will work with industry-standard tools such as Wwise and FMOD, as well as game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine 5, and you will also gain insight into working with proprietary engines.

    The course covers the integration of sound into game engines, the construction of dynamic and adaptive sound systems, and how sound reacts to the player's actions and changes in the game world. You will work with both code-based solutions and visual tools to create technical sound flows.

    You will gain experience in technical sound design in production-like work processes, including sound system planning, project structuring, collaboration between sound, design, and programming, as well as troubleshooting and optimization of sound implementation. The course also includes a major practical project where you will develop and implement complete sound solutions in a gaming environment.

  • You will learn how to build a professional portfolio and CV, connect with clients and industry professionals, market yourself effectively, and approach companies with confidence. The course also covers maintaining an online presence and navigating the game industry as a freelancer.

  • Your final project consists of two practical assignments and an oral examination: 1. Creating sound and music for a game and its trailer. 2. A game-focused sound design project emphasizing ambience, original recordings, and sound libraries. 3. The oral exam includes industry-related questions and a simulated job interview where you present your portfolio and professional experience.

  • During your internship, you will gain real-world experience at a game or production company of your choice. You will work as a sound designer, audio engineer, or composer on a live project, applying the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired throughout the program.

This program requires you to have a high school diploma or equivalent. Read more about the admission process and requirements in the program information. 

  • To be able to apply for this program, you need basic eligibility (which means a high school diploma or equivalent). We have the possibility to give you an assessment based on your conditions, so contact us if you want to apply without basic eligibility.

    The program accepts a total of 24 students. If the number of eligible applications exceeds the number of places available, a selection is made. The selection criteria are grades and a special test. These give different scores and it is the total score that determines the place. The higher the total score, the higher the place in the selection.

    If two or more results are exactly the same, the places will be drawn and registered in descending order in the yh-antagning.se admission system.

  • 1. read thoroughly first - about the training, the training content, the eligibility and the selection process. You can find all this here.

    2. create an account at yh-antagning.se when the application is open, via the button above

    3. fill in your details in the application and attach your admission test and the necessary documents

    4. Submit and track your application via yh-antagning.se

  • If the number of eligible applications exceeds the number of places available, a selection procedure will be carried out, including an admission test. You can find the instructions for this year's admission test above. You upload your admission test together with your grades and other documents in your application at yh-antgning.se. The entrance exam is in three parts and consists of the submission of work samples, written questions and projects that you have created yourself and that represent you. The admission test is the basis for the selection process, so be creative!

  • We have fully equipped studios at the school with all the equipment needed for you to record, write and produce music. As a student of Game Audio Producer & Sound Designer, you have access to our studios 24/7 during the program, and in addition to this we also have loan computers with Logic Pro available. Many students choose to invest in a good computer with Logic Pro or other DAW installed, but otherwise nothing more than a good setup is needed!

  • Game Audio Producer & Sound Designer is a full-time higher vocational education program that is completely free and qualifies for student aid through CSN. Your possibilities for support through CSN are affected by your study history, among other things. Therefore, contact CSN directly if you want to know what applies to you. Every student and prospective student is responsible for everything to do with CSN.

“Well-trainedsound designers who can quickly step in and create comprehensive audio solutions for games are worth their weight in gold. In the past, our sound designers have come from a diverse range of backgrounds, but this program provides us with cutting-edge expertise in the world of game audio that will be extremely valuable both in the near future and well into the future.”
- Patrik Jarlestam, Solid Sounds

Education managers

Andrea Jean Roda
andrea@apacademy.se

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