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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Millennium Point
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Millennium Point
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
Select a an exam type
Do you dream of engineering the future of sound? Our BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering course with a Foundation Year is designed to immerse you in the cutting-edge world of audio technology and production, equipping you with the skills to pursue careers in live sound, acoustics, audio hardware and software development, and studio production. Delivered in collaboration with Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC), this course blends technical expertise, creative flair, and hands-on experience to prepare you for a dynamic career in the world of sound engineering.The foundation year will equip you with key knowledge and skills to ensure success on your degree.The degree offers a comprehensive curriculum to develop your skills across several audio disciplines and employment sectors. You will explore the principles of acoustics, live sound, broadcast audio, studio recording, immersive technologies and software development. Alongside practical experience, you will engage with advanced topics, embracing embedded audio systems, machine learning in audio, and multi-channel sound design-positioning you at the forefront of the emerging technologies shaping the audio industry.Our facilities are purpose-built for innovation and hands-on learning, from world-leading state-of-the-art recording studios at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire to the immersive SoundLab® in STEAMhouse. You will use industry-standard tools such as Logic, Pro Tools, MATLAB, Python, and C++. You will study on state-of-the-art Solid State Logic (SSL) recording consoles, run live sound sessions with industry-standard PA, and utilise our vast array of microphones from Neumann, Brauner and AKG.
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£9,535 per year
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£9,535 per year
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£18,570 per year
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