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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,650
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
48 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Audio Engineering | Audio Production | Acoustics
Area of study
Engineering
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 17,650
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Sound Engineering and Production with Placement

Overview

Sound engineers are essential to how we perceive live and recorded sound. As digital listening experiences expand, and listeners engage on different platforms and in different locations, sound quality and delivery is paramount. With this degree course, you'll develop the professional knowledge to experience and deliver audio at the highest standard.


Course Details

Course Delivery

Sound Engineering and Production explores a variety of practical applications for sound including radio, TV, music recording, live sound, gaming audio and VR.


Learning Experience

With our strong industry connections and links surrounding Greater Manchester, you'll have plenty of opportunities to gain practical experience and network with industry experts on live music scenes at venues, clubs, and bars.


Industry Placement

On this course, you will take an industry placement year between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your placement, our tutors will support you in finding a role, and monitor your progress throughout.


Year One

  • Analogue Electronics
  • Acoustics Lab
  • Studio Production
  • Live Sound Connections
  • Music Technology Systems
  • Signal Chain Theory

Year Two

  • Industrial Studies and Career Management
  • Group Design Project
  • Audio Production for TV and Radio
  • Audio Installation
  • Advanced Audio Production
  • Sound Design

Year Three

  • Audio Programming Project
  • Audio Forensics and Restoration
  • Audio for Games and VR
  • Major Project
  • Spatial Audio

Optional Year - Placement

Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. Exact modules may also vary in order to keep content current.


What You Will Be Doing

Teaching

You will develop your knowledge and skills through a blend of theoretical, collaborative and practical methods:


  • Laboratory exercises
  • Case studies
  • Group work
  • Project work

Assessment

You will be assessed through a combination of formats:


  • Examinations will assess your immediate response to a set of unseen problems
  • Assignments will assess your response to in-depth problems and challenges
  • Practical tests in acoustics laboratories will assess your problem-solving rationale
  • Projects will assess your ability to create, deliver and evaluate a plan for an identified solution

Employment and Stats

Employment

This course is designed to help you to develop a range of personal and professional skills which will make you highly employable. These include report writing and presentation skills, data interpretation and IT skills and team work and project management skills.


Further Study

You might find that you want to learn more about acoustics and audio. Building on our expertise, we offer a range of postgraduate courses that can take your interests and career opportunities further.


  • Acoustics (MSc)
  • Audio Production (MSc)

Requirements

Applicant Profile

We welcome applicants with a passion for sound and a desire to build a future career working in this field. You will ideally have studied mathematics or a technical or science-based subject at college, and would like to gain a deeper knowledge in these and other related subjects, with particular interest in applying this knowledge to sound and audio.


English Language Requirements

All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If English is not your first language, you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this, and we also accept a range of equivalent qualifications.


Standard Entry Requirements

  • GCSE: English Language and Mathematics at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent)
  • UCAS tariff points: 112-120 UCAS points, including a scientific or technical subject
  • A level: 112-120 UCAS points including minimum of a grade C or above in a technical or scientific subject such as Mathematics, Physics, Music Technology, IT or Electronics
  • BTEC National Diploma: DMM from technical or scientific subjects, such as Mathematics, Physics, Music Technology, IT or Electronics, or similar
  • Access to HE: Pass with 112-120 UCAS points from a QAA-approved Science or technical programme
  • Scottish Highers: 120 UCAS points to include Mathematics or a technical or scientific subject
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 UCAS points to include Mathematics or a technical or scientific subject
  • European Bacclaureate: Pass in Diploma of at least 80%
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 points

How Much?

Tuition Fees

  • Full-time home: £9,535 per year
  • Full-time international: £17,650 per year

Additional Costs

You should consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.


International Student Scholarships

If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships.


Program Outline


Degree Overview:

  • Aims to equip you with the professional knowledge to experience and deliver audio at the highest standard.
  • Combines audio engineering theory and studio-based learning.
  • Designed to prepare you for the industry and offers a placement year between years two and three.
  • Accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Services), ensuring education to the highest industry standards.

Outline:

  • Year One:
  • Focuses on the fundamentals of sound, recording, and live sound.
  • Includes modules like Analogue Electronics, Acoustics Lab, Studio Production, Live Sound Connections, Music Technology Systems, and Signal Chain Theory.
  • Year Two:
  • Covers areas relevant to professional practice and entrepreneurship.
  • Includes modules like Industrial Studies and Career Management, Group Design Project, Audio Production for TV and Radio, Audio Installation, Advanced Audio Production, and Sound Design.
  • Year Three:
  • Delves deeper into advanced audio concepts and independent projects.
  • Includes modules like Audio Programming Project, Audio Forensics and Restoration, Audio for Games and VR, Major Project, Spatial Audio.
  • Professional Experience: Optional placement year between years two and three.

Assessment:

  • Utilizes a diverse range of assessment formats, including:
  • Examinations
  • Assignments
  • Practical tests
  • Projects

Teaching:

  • Employs a blend of theoretical, collaborative, and practical methods.
  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Seminars
  • Group work
  • Project work
  • Laboratory exercises
  • Case studies
  • Delivers practical skills development through:
  • Sound recording studios
  • Music technology rooms
  • TV studios

Careers:

  • Prepares graduates for diverse career opportunities in the audio industry.
  • Potential roles include:
  • Studio and live producers/engineers
  • Broadcast engineers
  • Gaming audio engineers
  • Product developers
  • Acoustics and audio researchers
  • Acoustics consultants

Other:

  • Provides access to:
  • Multi-million pound Pro Tools enabled studios
  • 3D animation suites
  • TV and video suites
  • Digital media performance labs
  • Offers strong industry connections and collaborative research opportunities.
  • Requires a strong interest in sound and technical subjects.
  • Accepts qualifications from all around the world.
  • Offers alternative entry options for students without traditional qualifications.

Additional Notes:

  • Fees:
  • Home students: £9,250 per year
  • International students: £17,040 per year (2024/25 entry)
  • Start date: September 2024 or 2025

| Type of study | Year | Fees | |---|---|---| | Full-time home | 2024/25 | £9,250.00 per year | | Full-time international | 2024/25 | £17,040.00 per year | | Full-time home | 2025/26 | £9,250.00 per year | | Full-time international | 2025/26 | £17,650.00 per year |

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