BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering.

Dive straight into the heart of professional audio recording, giving you hands-on experience with the kit, techniques, and workflows that shape the sound of modern music. From mastering microphone magic to understanding the nuances of different sound sources, you’ll gain the practical skills to capture and mix pristine audio.

Assessment: Signal path test and recording and mix project. 40 credits

Giving you hands-on experience with industry-standard software – including integrated Pro Tools 101 training – start creating, recording, and shaping sound like a pro. Explore cutting-edge techniques, build your unique production workflow, and critically engage with the latest industry trends. Get ready to not just learn about audio production, but set yourself up for success in the dynamic world of modern audio.

Assessment: Production Portfolio. 20 credits.

Get ready to build the foundations of your career in the audio industry and stand out as a professional with skills to steer your own journey to success. 

Assessments: Presentation and CPD Portfolio. 20 credits.

Unlock the power of sound and discover how audio transforms visual media. Discover the secrets behind impactful soundscapes, and gain the practical skills to craft your own sonic worlds.

Assessment: Sound design project. 20 credits.

Open up the fascinating world of audio, this isn’t just theory; it’s the essential toolkit you’ll apply in every engineering decision you make. Master the language of sound, and discover how to translate these concepts into real-world applications.

Assessments: Written test and presentation with practical examples. 20 credits.

Designed to build your technical ability, you will move beyond basic operation to truly explore the creative potential of the studio environment, establishing effective, professional workflows.

Assessment: Recording and Mix Project. 20 credits.

Building on your foundational digital audio workstation (DAW) knowledge, this part of your studies focuses on elevating your skills through advanced techniques and procedures using industry-standard software, specifically integrating Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110) content to bolster your capability in constructing high-quality sessions and achieving superior audio results.

Assessment: Mixing portfolio. 20 credits.

Prepare for your future in the creative industries with this focused learning experience. You’ll cultivate essential soft skills, including effective communication and interpersonal abilities, while exploring diverse ways of working and developing your entrepreneurial potential.

Assessment: Portfolio. 20 credits.

From the strong theoretical foundation for understanding sound, you will then transition this knowledge into practical application by examining the critical requirements involved in designing and constructing a professional project studio.

Assessment: Studio planning portfolio. 20 credits.

You will critically examine the environments, operational procedures, and specialised equipment central to crafting sound for screen. Through practical application and theoretical exploration, you’ll gain a robust understanding of essential workflows, technical formats, and quality standards demanded by the industry today. 

Assessment: Soundscape project and presentation. 20 credits.

Put yourself in the driver’s seat, offering the exciting chance to lead your own research project on a topic you’re passionate about. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and experience research first-hand, expanding your knowledge in a way that’s relevant to your interests, all while sharpening your academic skills.

Assessment: Essay. 20 credits.

Learn the intricacies of expertly capturing a wide variety of instruments, significantly developing your audio mixing abilities to meet industry benchmarks, and working directly with professional equipment.

Assessment: Recording and mixing project. 20 credits.

Embark on an advanced exploration of audio post-production, designed to sharpen your technical expertise and ensure you master industry standards for delivering professional-quality sound for visual media. 

Assessments: Project and presentation. 20 credits.

Develop a comprehensive exploration of professional audio mastering, delving into the core concepts and technologies that underpin the process. The module also encourages critical analysis and evaluation of both established and contemporary techniques and technologies utilised in the commercial mastering of music for diverse media platforms.

Assessment: Mastering portfolio. 20 credits.

Completing the career strand for the course, develop a comprehensive overview of the dynamic sound and recording industry, equipping you with a critical awareness of key trends, responsibilities, and career pathways within entrepreneurial contexts. 

Assessments: Presentation and portfolio. 20 credits.

You’ll begin to build a portfolio of work suitable for ongoing professional growth within your chosen industry, entrepreneurial ventures, or self-directed career paths. Furthermore, you will learn to critically assess the proficiencies required to effectively communicate contextual reports according to academic standards. 

Assessment: Proposal, portfolio/dissertation, and viva voce. 40 credits.