Sound, Lighting and Live Event Technology - BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A Cardiff-based degree integrating science with art to train technical operators for live events, with roughly half of learning practical and no formal exams. Assessment is through project work, reports and technical delivery of live events.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one covers Stagecraft and Working Professionally, Electrical and Technical Fundamentals, sound and lighting for theatre and live music, CAD and Audio Visual System Design. Year two includes Event Rigging, Event Data Networks, Power Systems, Sound System Engineering, Lighting Control and an Industry Placement. Year three includes Installed Technology Design, Project Management and Negotiation, Festivals and Touring, a Singleton Project and advanced audio, lighting and broadcast options.

Career pathways

Roles include lighting or sound engineer, video designer and programmer, network or power systems technician, technical project manager and technical sales specialist; alumni work at organisations including the BBC, Sky and Wales Millennium Centre.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96 UCAS points or above: A-level CCC to include a relevant subject; BTEC Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject; Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate C plus CC at A-level with a relevant subject; Access to HE Diploma pass with at least 96 UCAS tariff points. A minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C/4 or above or equivalent, with individual circumstances considered.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time, per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich

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