Birmingham City University

BSc Sound Engineering and Production

Birmingham City University

Course overview

The BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Production at Birmingham City University prepares students for a career in the audio industry, from live sound and studio recording to electronic design and acoustics.

Students will learn through hands-on sessions, lectures, and group projects. They'll get to use the same equipment and computer programmes found in the industry to help bring their creative ideas to life.

To check understanding, students will be evaluated through portfolios, technical demonstrations, examinations, and reports. These tasks enable students to showcase their technical skills and the knowledge they have acquired, preparing them for employment after completing their studies.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements

  • Candidates need 112 UCAS Tariff points. 
  • A-level grades must be BBC or equivalent, and must also include one subject from Technology, Science, Mathematics, or Computing at A Level or a Level 3 equivalent.
  • International students need a Pearson BTEC Diploma with accepted subjects such as Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing.
  • An Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits, with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 30 credits at Merit or Distinction, is considered. 
  • An International Baccalaureate minimum of 28 points, with either Computer Science, Chemistry, Design Technology or Physics at Higher Level as the required subjects.

English Proficiency

  • International students need an IELTS overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Scholarships

  • Accelerate Scholarship

    If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarship

    Enhanced performance support funding.

  • The High Achievers' Scholarship

    You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Sound Engineering and Production from Birmingham City University are prepared to function well in roles such as:

  • Studio Sound Engineer
  • Live Sound Engineer
  • Audio Technician
  • Record Producer
  • Sound Designer
  • Post-Production Audio Specialist

Cost of study

International students interested in the BSc Sound Engineering and Production at Birmingham City University should expect to pay £17,690 for full-time study in the 2025/26 academic year.

Admission

Candidates interested in this course should contact one of AHZ’s counsellors today for guidance on their application.

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