PgDip Audio Production at University of Salford

Programme overview

This programme gives practical, theoretical and creative training in sound engineering, music production and audio technology, using recording studios, music technology suites and acoustics facilities at the MediaCity and Peel Park campuses. It suits audio technology and engineering graduates aiming for careers in the audio and media industries.

Faculty: School of Science, Engineering and Environment | Duration: 120 credits (PgDip) | Intake: January and September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Salford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Eight 15-credit modules across two trimesters include Audio Production, Emerging Technologies and Digital Culture, Broadcast Audio, Audio Post Production, Recording Studio Design, Sound Synthesis, Research Methods and Spatial Audio. The MSc adds a 60-credit project.

Career pathways

Graduates typically work in audio post-production, freelance sound engineering, convergent technologies and broadcast, with alumni at organisations such as the BBC, Sky TV and Channel 4.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second class honours degree that must contain significant elements of audio technology or production. Applicants need operational and theoretical skills in audio production. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5. Applicants without the standard qualifications may be considered through Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) based on relevant experience.

Intake: January 2027; September 2027

Duration: Full-time: One year; Part-time: Three years

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