BSc (Hons) Event Production at Nottingham Trent University

A heavily practical three-year BSc at City Campus, Nottingham, for those pursuing careers in live event production. Students learn lighting, live sound, live video and event planning on industry-standard equipment in a working 400-capacity venue, taught by working industry professionals.

Faculty: Nottingham School of Art & Design  |  Duration: 3 years full-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Sound Technology Fundamentals, Lighting Technology Fundamentals, Event Operations Passport, Sound Technology Operations, Lighting Technology Operations and Equipment, Maintenance & Repair. Topics span live sound reinforcement, acoustics, electrical principles, LED video walls and projection mapping, pyrotechnics safety, live broadcast technology and live event planning. Certifications in Avolites Titan, Dante and L-Acoustics workflows are included.

Career pathways

Typical roles include live sound engineer, lighting designer/operator for live events, production manager, live broadcast engineer and live video technician/operator, in live music, theatre, festivals or corporate events.

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