University of Central Lancashire

Sound Design, BA (Hons)

University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom

Course overview

On the Sound Design degree you'll learn in professional studio spaces. You'll create, record, mix & master audio & sound design for broadcast & live shows.

Key highlights

  • Learn in professional studio spaces
  • Create, record, mix and master audio
  • Produce sound design for broadcast and live shows

Entry requirements

  • BTEC: MMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: DD — BTEC Diploma
  • UCAS tariff points: 96 — …at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM BTEC Diploma: DD Pass Access Course: 96 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (C+) IELTS: 6.0 with no component l…
  • T-level: Pass — …Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (C+) IELTS: 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
  • Audio Engineer
  • Recording Engineer
  • Mixing and Mastering Engineer
  • Live Sound Engineer
  • 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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