Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering

University of Derby

United Kingdom, Derby

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University of Derby

United Kingdom , Derby

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

HJ39

Campuses

Derby Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,900 / year

Next Intake September-2024

Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering

About

Boasting a consistent student satisfaction rate, our course is an ideal route to technical careers in live events. You'll learn from industry experienced tutors in our dedicated facilities with world-class equipment.

One of the leading courses of its kind in the country, this degree prepares you for a technical career in the pulsating world of live events. With the technology involved becoming ever more complex, there is an urgent demand for more skilled engineers and technicians in the industry.

Work in a challenging, stimulating and creative learning environment - harnessing world-class equipment in our dedicated facilities
Learn from inspirational tutors who have vast experience in the industry and are experts in their fields
Plan and deliver actual live events as part of your studies from festivals to fashion shows
Take the chance to go on an optional industrial year to strengthen your practical skills further still
Enjoy collaborative projects, working closely with other students specialising in subjects such as music technology, music, electronics and theatre
Follow in the footsteps of our high-achieving graduates who have gone on to work internationally on everything from James Bond film premiأ¨res to star-studded concerts

If you have the potential and ambition to study with us, but feel you're not quite ready to join the BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering right now, why not consider taking this course with a foundation year?

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama
Students with an overall score of 60% would usually be eligible for the International Foundation Year
UKVI IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in all components (CEFR B1) is also required

If you are studying and completing any internationally recognised qualification such as A-levels; International Baccalaureate (IB) or the American Curricula from the International Schools within Jordan, then you can begin from the first year of a Bachelors degree. Please see individual course pages for specific entry requirements
If you have completed a recognised international foundation programme with good grades
Advanced entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide

Career

We have an excellent employment track record and our graduates work in all areas of the entertainment industry. You could work as an engineer at a hire or production company - specifying, designing and operating sound, lighting, staging and video systems - or as a theatre technical manager. Many of our graduates work as freelance engineers or set up their own businesses.

Some graduates also progress to roles in design and manufacturing, media, broadcasting, acoustics, technical sales and support, education and event technology. There are opportunities to advance to postgraduate studies too

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,900 / year

How to Apply

Before you begin your application make sure you have:

Your qualification details including grades and dates taken. You will have the opportunity to upload scanned copies of your qualification certificates/transcripts in the application. If you have no formal qualifications, you can also state this in your application
A scanned copy of your passport or other official photographic ID e.g. photo driving licence. This will help us verify your application to study with us. If you do not have any photo ID, we will accept a scanned copy of your birth certificate. International applicants can only provide a copy of their passport for visa assessment purposes
Your work experience (optional). You can upload a CV into your application or provide the company names and addresses of up to three of your employers
A personal statement showing your interest for the course/subject. This is a mandatory requirement and you will be able to upload it into your application. You may want to include your reasons for applying for the course, your experience in the field, how you feel you would benefit from studying and relevant information about your previous studies. You could also tell us about your non-academic experiences such as hobbies, interests, participation in any clubs, societies or voluntary work
A relevant reference for the course you have applied for. The reference should be in written format and supplied on company-headed paper, signed and dated from either a manager, supervisor, tutor or teacher
If you need to supply two references, this usually means you need to provide one academic reference from any recent study and one employer reference
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

For more information please see our online application guide.

International applications

Please ensure you supply the above documents and information when you apply. In addition, you will be required to submit evidence of your English language ability
If you are applying as an international applicant and are using an agent you will need to provide the agent number in the application. Your agent will have a 9 digit ID number from the University of Derby International Office. Please contact your agent to obtain this number