BSc Sound Engineering and Production with a Foundation Year

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.

Birmingham City University, officially established as a university in 1992 (with origins dating back to 1971), is recognised as one of the top 10 universities in the UK. It hosts a diverse student body of around 31,000 individuals from over 100 countries. The university is also ranked among the top 30 institutions for delivering high-quality education in disciplines such as media studies, drama, dance, mechanical engineering, design, and education.

With its modern City Centre and City South campuses, Birmingham City University offers a supportive and well-equipped learning environment, guided by experienced academic professionals.

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.

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.

Birmingham City University offers financial support to both UK and international students beginning their first degree. International students may be eligible for a scholarship of up to £2,000, which helps reduce tuition fees for the first year of study. These scholarships are generally awarded to applicants who have demonstrated strong academic performance in their previous education.

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

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.