University of Central Lancashire

Sound Design (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons)

University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom

Course overview

Want to learn more about sound design? Discover how to make the sound that you hear on TV, films, radio and music. Learn from industry professionals.

Key highlights

  • Learn to create sound for TV, film, radio and music
  • Taught by industry professionals
  • Foundation year provides a route into degree-level study

Entry requirements

  • BTEC: PPP — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: MP — BTEC Diploma
  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — …at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: PPP BTEC Diploma: MP Pass Access Course: 48 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 48 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: grade 6.0 with no c…
  • T-level: Pass — …Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 48 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics, English

Careers this course leads to

  • Sound Designer
  • Sound Engineer
  • Audio Post-Production Engineer
  • Foley Artist
  • Dubbing Mixer
  • Broadcast Sound Technician

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,325 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 Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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