BSc (Hons) Audio Engineering at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

A four-year degree (HNC, DipHE, BSc, BSc Hons) at UHI Perth described as Scotland's oldest audio engineering course, covering music production, game audio, sound design and live sound in recording studios with industry-experienced tutors. It achieved 100% overall student satisfaction in the 2025 NSS.

Duration: Full-time: 4 years; part-time: 6 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is the HNC Sound Production. Year 2: creative industries analysis and creative project plus two options (e.g. audio for cinematic and game production, game audio, live event and broadcast technology, multi-track studio techniques, programming, sampling and sequencing). Year 3: professional development 1 and themed research project plus four options (e.g. immersive audio, multi-track mixdown). Year 4: dissertation or research paper, honours project and professional development 2.

Career pathways

Sound production in music and entertainment, including television, radio and online broadcast content, recording and creating sound effects for film, computer gaming, and live production audio for concerts, conferences and theatre.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 (HNC): 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above, preferably including Music, Physics, Maths or English, or 1 A level at grade D or above (same preferred subjects), or NC Sound Engineering or NC Music. Advanced entry to year 2 (DipHE) with HNC Sound Production or another relevant HNC. Other qualifications and experience considered individually; an interview may be required. International applicants: HNC/HND years require IELTS Academic 5.5 overall with no element below 5.0 (or LanguageCert B2 SELT 60/55 for Student Route applicants); degree-level entry requires IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5, or an approved equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,285 a year (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled, year 1 (HNC), full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 9,460 a year (2026/27). Year 1 (HNC), full-time, term-time address in Scotland Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 4 years; part-time: 6 years

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