Birmingham City University

BSc Sound Engineering and Production with a Foundation Year

Birmingham City University

Course overview

The BSc Sound Engineering and Production with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University is designed to equip students with an in-depth understanding of music production, sound engineering and audio electronics, alongside the creative skills they need to succeed in the industry. The 1-year Foundation Year option provides students who do not meet the direct entry requirements or want to gain a background in the course to progress to a full-time BSc Sound Engineering and Production programme at the university.

Throughout Birmingham City University's BSc in Sound Engineering and Production with a Foundation Year, students will have the opportunity to combine practical and hands-on training with academic understanding of sound production, audio performance and measurement. This combination ensures that graduates will be employable in a range of career paths.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants should possess 80 UCAS tariff points with qualifications equivalent to A-levels in four subjects within the grade of CDD. Other qualifications, such as the BTEC Extended Diploma, will also be considered.

English Proficiency:

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate their proficiency by having an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no individual skill component scoring below 5.5.

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

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

  • 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

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Sound Engineering and Production with a Foundation Year from Birmingham City University can pursue various career roles, including:

  • Sound Engineer
  • Music Producer
  • Broadcast Engineer
  • Live Sound Engineer
  • Film Sound Engineer
  • Audio Engineer

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic year for international students enrolling in the BSc Sound Engineering and Production with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University is £17,690.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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