University of Hertfordshire

BSc (Hons) Live Sound, Lighting and Performance Technology

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

Our BSc (Hons) Live Sound, Lighting and Performance degree is one of five exciting courses in the Undergraduate Music Programme. A varied course where you will cover the fundamentals of sound principles such as acoustics and capture, sound reinforcement, music studio design, signal-theory, processing, sound synthesis, audio electronics, networked audio, multichannel audio and storage. Once the basics are established, you will focus on venue-based audio systems - from concert halls to festivals and everything in-between.

In addition to handling and designing audio systems, you will also learn about video, lighting, augmentation, and virtual reality through the lens of broadcast and live events. On this course you will collaborate extensively within the School of Creative Arts, connecting wi

Key highlights

  • Covers acoustics, sound reinforcement, signal theory and audio electronics
  • Includes networked, multichannel audio and music studio design
  • Focuses on venue audio systems from concert halls to festivals
  • Teaches video, lighting, augmentation and virtual reality for live events
  • Extensive collaboration across the School of Creative Arts

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — Text: Typical offer (UCAS points)112-120
  • A-level: BBC-BBB — A Level: BBC-BBB
  • International Baccalaureate: 112-120 — 112-120 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above (with the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core
  • BTEC: DMM-DDM — Accepted T Levels Design Survey and Planning for Construction

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Live sound engineer
  • Lighting technician
  • Audio systems designer
  • Broadcast engineer
  • Production technician
  • Event technical manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

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

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