BSc Sound Engineering with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A-Levels at grades B and C (if you have two A-Levels) or grades D, D and D (if you have three), or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass Access to HE Diploma T-Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics, covering sound engineering principles and audio technology. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, and Mathematical Modelling. The course holds full accreditation from the Institute of Engineering and Technology and provides access to more than 20 studios. A final-year major project allows students to apply their knowledge across a range of environments.
Modules
- Introduction to Software Development
- Sound Production Workshop
- Study Skills for Success
- Analytical Mathematics
- Applied Engineering Project
- Personalised Learning
- 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