BSc Sound Engineering and Production

The BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Production at Birmingham City University prepares students for a career in the audio industry, from live sound and studio recording to electronic design and acoustics.

Students will learn through hands-on sessions, lectures, and group projects. They'll get to use the same equipment and computer programmes found in the industry to help bring their creative ideas to life.

To check understanding, students will be evaluated through portfolios, technical demonstrations, examinations, and reports. These tasks enable students to showcase their technical skills and the knowledge they have acquired, preparing them for employment after completing their studies.

Birmingham City University is a reputable institution in Birmingham. The university provides high-quality, professional teaching that focuses on practical skills within creative and technical areas of study. Its close links to industry partners such as the BBC, Focusrite, Universal, and Cisco mean that students engage in actual projects, mentorship programmes, and networking forums structured to help fast-track employability.

For those opting for sound engineering, this means access to quality studios, SSL mixing desks, live rooms, and electronics labs. Students learn in an environment that encourages teamwork, made even better by being very close to major places for performance and media.

Grade Requirements

• Candidates need 112 UCAS Tariff points. 
• A-level grades must be BBC or equivalent, and must also include one subject from Technology, Science, Mathematics, or Computing at A Level or a Level 3 equivalent.
• International students need a Pearson BTEC Diploma with accepted subjects such as Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing.
• An Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits, with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 30 credits at Merit or Distinction, is considered. 
• An International Baccalaureate minimum of 28 points, with either Computer Science, Chemistry, Design Technology or Physics at Higher Level as the required subjects.

English Proficiency

• International students need an IELTS overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

International students interested in the BSc Sound Engineering and Production at Birmingham City University should expect to pay £17,690 for full-time study in the 2025/26 academic year.

Birmingham City University (BCU) provides a range of scholarships and bursaries for international students keen to achieve excellent results. These opportunities include the International Merit-Based Scholarship, which offers undergraduate students up to £2,000.

The High Achievers' Scholarship awards £1,000 to students with strong academic results, such as 144 or more UCAS points. Further support comes from the Accelerate Scholarship, which helps students from families with lower incomes. For Year 13 STEM students, the Millennium Point Scholarship is available, and engineering students in their second year can benefit from the Engineering Leaders Scholarship, worth up to £5,000.

Graduates of the BSc Sound Engineering and Production from Birmingham City University are prepared to function well in roles such as:

• Studio Sound Engineer
• Live Sound Engineer
• Audio Technician
• Record Producer
• Sound Designer
• Post-Production Audio Specialist

Candidates interested in this course should contact one of AHZ’s counsellors today for guidance on their application.