A student who plans to take audio design courses may gain valuable firsthand experience from being trained in a recording studio. Exposure to studios and live venues often provides students with the necessary tools to guide them on the journey toward a career in the audio industry.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.