Birmingham City University

Sound Engineering with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

Birmingham City UniversityCity Centre, United Kingdom

Course overview

This BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering with a Foundation Year degree, delivered in collaboration with Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, will provide you with the technical skills and knowledge to pursue an exciting career in the world of audio technology and production.

Key highlights

  • Delivered in collaboration with Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
  • Builds technical skills in audio technology and production
  • Foundation year prepares you for degree-level study

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 80 — Essential requirements 80 UCAS Tariff points.

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

Careers this course leads to

  • Sound Engineer
  • Recording Engineer
  • Audio Technician
  • Live Sound Engineer
  • Studio Engineer
  • Audio Producer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 in 2026/27 | International: £18,570 in 2026/27

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 Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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