Overview
If you are weighing up Sound Engineering BA, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Sound Engineering is portfolio driven, and many departments build in industry placements. We currently work with 25 universities on this course across 19 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.500 to £33.500 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
A technical field with more demand than the music industry alone suggests, because live events, broadcast, games and post-production all hire it. Practical hours on real productions are what employers ask about.
Roles graduates go into
- Live sound engineer
- Studio recording engineer
- Audio post-production engineer
- Broadcast sound operator
- Game audio designer
- Systems and installation engineer
Where they work
- Live events, venues and touring
- Recording and post-production studios
- Broadcasters and outside broadcast
- Games and interactive media
- AV installation and systems integration
After the course
No register. Manufacturer certification in the desks and systems the sector uses, plus accumulated credits.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£16,500 - £33,500