BSc Sound Engineering
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.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics, with a focus on audio and sound engineering. Core topics include circuit design, embedded systems, signal processing, programming, mathematical modelling, and systems design. The programme holds full accreditation from the Institute of Engineering and Technology. Students undertake a final-year Sound Engineering Project, an independent major project applying knowledge across the discipline.
Modules
- 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
- Audio Electronic Design
- Embedded Systems for Audio Technology
- Live Sound Practice (non credit-bearing module)
- Sound System Design
- Audio Digital Signal Processing
- Mixing for Screen and Broadcast
- Audio Programming for Games
- Sound Engineering Project