University of Huddersfield

Sound Engineering and Music Production BSc(Hons)

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

If you are planning a career in sound engineering and music production, this course has been designed to help you develop the practical skills and knowledge to help you succeed in this exciting and evolving industry. The course has a clear focus on music production and combines a broad mix of modules from technical to creative. The topics you'll cover aim to give you skills in advanced music and live sound production, mixing and mastering techniques, immersive audio skills, critical listening and production analyses, game audio, and sound for film and media.

You will gain hands-on experience using professional software and equipment, including: We supplement our teaching with guest lectures and masterclasses from professional music producers, equipment designers and media producers. In recent years, we have welcomed producer Tony Platt (AC/CD, Bob Marley, Iron Maiden, Paul McCartney) and live sound engineer Jon Burton (The Prodigy, Pet Shop Boys, Radiohead) to campus, among many others. We awarded an Honorary Degree to award-winning mix engineer Andrew Scheps, who is also a visiting professor at our department.

During your studies, you will be supported by tutors, many of whom are experienced industry professionals. Our Music Technology department is active in research, helping to ensure you'll learn from academics at the forefront of their specialist area. Many academic staff members are associated with the Society of Music Production and Research (SMPR) and the Audio Engineering Society (AES).

This ensures that your learning is supported by cutting edge leading research.

Key highlights

  • Modules in mixing, mastering, immersive audio and live sound production
  • Covers game audio and sound for film and media
  • Hands-on experience with professional software and equipment
  • Guest masterclasses from professional music producers and equipment designers
  • Tutors include experienced industry professionals and active researchers
  • Optional placement year extends the course to four years

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB-BCC — BBB-BCC at A Level . 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — BBB-BCC at A Level . 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
  • T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level .
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Merit-based Scholarships

    At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Careers this course leads to

  • Sound engineer
  • Music producer
  • Mix and mastering engineer
  • Live sound engineer
  • Game audio designer
  • Post-production sound editor

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600

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

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