Sound Engineering and Production

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

H349

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,380 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Sound Engineering and Production

About

Course Delivery

Our Sound Engineering and Production degree is designed to help you explore practical applications for sound including radio, TV, music recording, live sound, gaming audio and VR.

In yearone, you will study a range of introductory audiomodules which will prepare you for your next level of study. Topics covered include audio systems, studio recording and live sound
As you progress toyear two, you will expandyour subject knowledge as you delve into areas such as audio installations, sound design and web-based audio
In your final year, you will study more advanced modules and gain specialist knowledge in audio for gaming and VR, spatial audio and audio forensics. You will also showcase the knowledge and skills you have developed, as you complete a final project based on a real-world issue or area of interest

Industry Placement

On this course, you will have the option to take an industryplacement year between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your placement, our tutors will support you in finding a role, and monitor your progress throughout.

Industry placements are an excellent way to enhance your CV, gain hands-on work experience and build industry connections. We often find that placement students achieve higher final year grades.

Develop your knowledge of the recording process, enhanced by scientific and technical aspects

Acquire production knowledge of a variety of practical applications, including radio, TV, studio recording and live sound, as well as game audio and augmented reality

Learn how to use the industry standard software tools for the generation, control, processing and audio reproduction

Experience the relationships between sound and the environment, wherever it is being produced

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants who have successfully passed a diploma from a community college, intermediate diploma or associate degree with an overall mark of C+ or better will be considered for undergraduate entry.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Software Developer

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,380 / year

Application Fee

GBP

How to Apply

Before you apply

Please read all of the information on this page before applying for your research degree and make sure you have the following supporting documents to hand: