University of Salford

BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Production

University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom

Course overview

Successful performances depend on great sound. Build theoretical and practical skills with our BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Production degree at Salford.

Key highlights

  • Acoustic laboratories with anechoic and reverberation chambers
  • Multi-million pound Pro Tools enabled studios at MediaCity campus
  • 3D Ambisonic listening booth and ITU standard listening room
  • Practical work in recording studios, music technology rooms and TV studios
  • Taught through laboratory exercises, case studies, group and project work
  • Academics and technicians active in noise, sound and vibration research

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this, and we also accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

Scholarships

  • Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000

  • Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500

  • IFY Excellence Scholarship

    For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Sound engineer
  • Audio producer
  • Recording engineer
  • Live sound engineer
  • Broadcast sound engineer
  • Studio technician

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £10,050 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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