Sound Engineering and Audio Production FdSc
Nottingham Trent University
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Confetti - Nottingham

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Confetti - Nottingham

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**This course is currently taught by Confetti, but from September 2025 will be taught by the Nottingham School of Art & Design (NSA&D). Course content and learning outcomes will not change**The world of sound engineering and audio production offers many opportunities on a global scale, and on this practical degree youll explore the technical world of sound recording, creation and processing in numerous applications.Youll experience sound capture and manipulation within contexts such as game ...Read more


This course is currently taught by Confetti, but from September 2025 will be taught by the Nottingham School of Art & Design (NSA&D). Course content and learning outcomes will not change

The world of sound engineering and audio production offers many opportunities on a global scale, and on this practical degree you'll explore the technical world of sound recording, creation and processing in numerous applications.You'll experience sound capture and manipulation within contexts such as game audio, and sound for film and post production, recording studio engineering, mixing, and sound design – all wrapped up within employability contexts, as part of our Do It For Real ethos.You’ll get to learn and perform in world-class studios and performance spaces, surrounded by experts who are working professionals in the music and creative industries.You’ll also benefit from being assigned an industry mentor in your final year to support you with your industry-focused modules and provide a network of contacts and opportunities for when you graduate.

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WUSCA ranking:
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16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
63rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

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104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including A-Level Music or equivalent) A voice or instrument grade 5. (ABRSM, RSL, Trinity or equivalent) in Guitar, Bass, Drums or Piano / Keyboards.

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including A-Level Music or equivalent). A voice or instrument grade 5. (ABRSM, RSL, Trinity or equivalent) in Guitar, Bass, Drums or Piano / Keyboards.

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including Music modules. A voice or instrument grade 5. (ABRSM, RSL, Trinity or equivalent) in Guitar, Bass, Drums or Piano / Keyboards.

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including A-Level Music or equivalent. A voice or instrument grade 5. (ABRSM, RSL, Trinity or equivalent) in Guitar, Bass, Drums or Piano / Keyboards.

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including A-Level Music or equivalent).A voice or instrument grade 5. (ABRSM, RSL, Trinity or equivalent) in Guitar, Bass, Drums or Piano / Keyboards.

DMM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant Music and a voice or instrument grade 5. (ABRSM, RSL, Trinity or equivalent) in Guitar, Bass, Drums or Piano / Keyboards.

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

Tuition fees

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£9,535 per year

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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University 6-10 Convent Street Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG1 3LL United Kingdom
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