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BSc Sound Engineering

Birmingham City University

Institution
Birmingham City University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Sound Engineering - BSc (Hons)
Duration
3 years
Typical offer
A-level BBC, UCAS 112

Entry requirements

Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Must include one from Technology, Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Computing at A Level or level 3 equivalent Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Accepted subjects: Technology, Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Computing T Level: Merit overall Accepted subjects: Digital Production, Design and Development; Digital Support Services; Digital Business Services; Media, Broadcast and Production, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits. At least 45 credits at level 3 with 30 credits at Merit or Distinction Accepted subjects: Technology, Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Computing OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Accepted subjects: Technology, Science, Engineering or Computing NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered alongside A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, one of which must be Technology, Science, Engineering or Computing WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered alongside A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, one of which must be Technology, Science, Engineering or Computing Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Business and Supply Chain Management. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes an Individual Honours Project and is delivered in collaboration with Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Modules

  • Digital Audio Fundamentals
  • Sound Recording
  • Audio Electronics
  • Audio Programming
  • Live Sound Fundamentals
  • Digital Audio Effects
  • Embedded Audio Systems
  • Acoustic Applications
  • Audio Industries
  • Recording, Production and Delivery
  • Audio Machine Learning
  • Advanced Live Sound
  • Individual Honours Project
  • Game Audio