BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering at University of Derby

Programme overview

One of the leading courses of its kind in the country, this degree prepares you for a technical career in the exciting world of live events. With the technology involved becoming ever more sophisticated, there is an urgent demand for more skilled engineers and technicians in the industry. At Derby we have been teaching Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering for 25 years and our graduates are working across the industry and around the world at the highest levels.

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Engineering Workshop, Electrical Circuits and Devices, Engineering Design 1, Lighting and Video Technology, Live Event Stagecraft, Audio Technology. Year 2 core modules: Stage and Event Lighting Systems, Electroacoustics, Live Event Techniques, Computer Systems and Networks.

Career pathways

We have an excellent employment track record and our graduates work in all areas of the entertainment industry. You could work as an engineer at a hire or production company - specifying, designing and operating sound, lighting, staging and video systems - or as a theatre technical manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

September 2026 entry: UCAS points: 104; A Level: BCC (At least a grade C in either a Science or Technology related subject (or equivalent qualification)); T Level: Merit in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Media, Broadcast and Production; BTEC: DMM; GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification; Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects; English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 Years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=b5a6863f-05c7-7826-89a6-f220d21d7e82

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