BSc Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering with Foundation Year
Course overview
The BSc Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering with a Foundation year at the University of Derby is designed to prepare students for technical careers in the live events industry. The foundation year covers topics like lighting technology, audio engineering, video systems, live streaming, power distribution, and rigging, alongside foundational knowledge in electronics, computer networks, and acoustics.
Learning involves practical planning and the delivery of real-life events, guest lectures, product demonstrations, and venue visits. Assessment is conducted through examinations, collaborative projects, and students have the chance to undertake an optional industrial placement year between stages of study.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to submit a personal statement discussing their reasons for choosing the course and other important information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students can also upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants typically need 72 UCAS Tariff points, including A-Levels at DDD, BTEC Extended Diplomas at MPP, T Levels, and Access to HE Diplomas.
English Proficiency:
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Applicants whose first language is not English need to score 6.0 overall in IELTS with at least 5.5 in each section.
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering with Foundation Year from the University of Derby can work as:
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Live Sound Engineers
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Lighting Designer/Technicians
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Audio or Video Systems Technicians
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Audio-Visual (AV) Technicians
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Event Production Managers
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Broadcast Sound Engineers
Cost of study
The current annual tuition fee for international students taking the BSc Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering with Foundation Year in the University of Derby is approximately £17,500.
Admission
Interested applicants can apply through UCAS or directly to the university's online platform. You can reach out to our trained professionals for help.
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