Sound Engineering and Production - BEng (Hons)
University of Salford
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Sound engineers are essential to how we perceive live and recorded sound. As digital listening experiences expand, and listeners engage on different platforms and in different locations, sound quality and delivery is paramount. With this degree course, youll develop the professional knowledge to experience and deliver audio at the highest standard. With a focus on your career and real-world applications, youll explore a range of audio modules which will equip you with the skills to build a ...Read more

Sound engineers are essential to how we perceive live and recorded sound. As digital listening experiences expand, and listeners engage on different platforms and in different locations, sound quality and delivery is paramount. With this degree course, you'll develop the professional knowledge to experience and deliver audio at the highest standard. With a focus on your career and real-world applications, you'll explore a range of audio modules which will equip you with the skills to build a career in the music and audio industries. Combining audio engineering theory and studio-based delivery, you'll critically evaluate new audio developments and apply them creatively. Designed to get you industry-ready, this course has been awarded accreditation status with JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Services), which means you will be educated to the highest industry standards.

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93/279
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50th
CUG Ranking
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79th
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Joshua
11 Feb 25

Very supportive and knowledgeable staff, as well as library and well being..Read more

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Alyssa
11 Feb 25

Great place to study and the staff are really nice. Early lectures are quite draining..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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

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£17,040 per year

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Accommodation - 129.00 per week

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11 Feb 25
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Alyssa
11 Feb 25
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Great place to study and the staff are really nice. Early lectures are quite draining...
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University of Salford
University of Salford , Salford

Located just minutes from Manchester’s vibrant city centre, the University of Salford is a hub of contemporary learning...

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University of Salford, 43 Crescent Salford Greater Manchester M5 4WT United Kingdom
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