BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering at University of West London

Programme overview

Get a head start in your sound engineering career with one of the only BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering courses in the UK with full accreditation from the Institute of Engineering and Technology. This multifaceted degree combines vocational study and academic theory. In the first year, you will cover the fundamentals of sound, audio electronics, programming, recording and production, and critical listening, along with the mathematics that underpins all these subjects.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course offers a balanced and varied approach to sound engineering. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge you will need to work within a variety of industries as a sound engineer. On your Sound Engineering courses, you will combine lectures and private study with practical work that will help you to apply your learning. Modules include: Audio Electronics; Quantitative Tools for Audio; Theory of Sound; Studio Recording Techniques; Engineering Software; Production and Critical Listening; Electroacoustics; Mathematics for Audio and Signal Processing; Sound Design and Synthesis; Acoustics.

Career pathways

Once you graduate from our BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering course, you could go on to work in a wide variety of jobs across the music and engineering industries. You may also want to progress your studies to explore a related field or specialise on a postgraduate course . Job roles include: studio recording engineering; computer music and synthesis; live sound recording and engineering; sound system design; field service engineering; acoustic consultancy (installation); design and test engineering for audio hardware and software; theatre sound engineering.

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Entry requirements

112; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma. You also need GCSE English (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents and GCSE Maths (grade 9-5 / A*-B) or Level 2 equivalents. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: 06HH36, HH36.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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