University of Hertfordshire

BSc (Hons) Audio Engineering

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

Our BSc (Hons) Audio Engineering degree is one of five exciting courses in the Undergraduate Music Programme. A technical and varied course covering a range of topics including acoustics, sound recording and capture, reinforcement, and signal processing; as well as advanced sound signal theory, sound synthesis and processing, audio electronics (including making your own sound tools), multichannel and immersive mixing, mastering, re-mastering and restoration. As part of the course, and under the guidance and mentorship of university staff and industry professionals, you’ll experience and see the huge range of areas that audio engineering can take you.

Through pushing boundaries and embracing new experiences and technologies, you will produce a professional portfolio of recordings, mixes, re

Key highlights

  • Covers acoustics, sound recording, reinforcement and signal processing
  • Build your own sound tools through audio electronics study
  • Multichannel and immersive mixing, mastering, re-mastering and restoration
  • Mentorship from university staff and industry professionals
  • Graduate with a professional portfolio of recordings and mixes
  • Part of a wider programme of five undergraduate music courses

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — Text: Typical offer (UCAS points)112-120
  • A-level: BBC-BBB — A Level: BBC-BBB
  • International Baccalaureate: 112-120 — 112-120 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above (with the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core
  • BTEC: DMM — DDMT Levels Accepted Design Survey and Planning for Construction

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Audio engineer
  • Recording engineer
  • Mixing and mastering engineer
  • Live sound engineer
  • Acoustic consultant
  • Audio restoration specialist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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