Sound Engineering Systems
Bachelor's degree
In Bolton
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bolton
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Duration
3 Years
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About this course
240 UCAS points from at least two A2-level passes (or equivalent) including one engineering, electronics or physical science subject, and one from mathematics, music or a technology-based subject.
You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including mathematics and English.
You may be required to attend for interview.
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course please consider our FdSc Sound Engineering & Design course.
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Course programme
About the course
During the first year the fundamentals of sound systems, studio principles and associated professional software will be taught in a highly hands-on manner. In the second year you will begin studying the theoretical concepts of electronic systems and signals. To gain a wider experience of the applications of sound engineering, you will also be able to choose an optional module from radio and TV programming, video post-production, or advanced audio studio techniques. In the final year your understanding and design abilities in audio electronic and digital signal processing systems will be further developed and enhanced. Business issues relevant to the digital media industries will also be covered as well as a large, technical project.
What you will learn
In addition to acquiring specific studio skills for sound engineering, you will develop analysis and design abilities for audio engineering systems. These will include the ability to analyse electronic circuits, signals and electronic systems, to technically evaluate new, proprietary sound engineering equipment and systems and to design solutions to audio engineering problems.
Recognised, key transferable skills are also embedded in the course. These include written and presentational skills, analytical reasoning, inter-personal skills and self-management.
We use a wide variety of learning methodologies including studio sessions, demonstrations, activity-based assignments and electronics and computer laboratory work. Assessments may include formal examinations, assignments, small projects, tests (practical and written), demonstrations or viva as appropriate.
Special features
- The University of Bolton has a long tradition of teaching undergraduates in electrical and electronic engineering.
- Research and development topics undertaken by staff span electronic instrumentation for industrial and medical applications, sensors, control engineering and digital signal processing.
- More recently research has begun in the field of physics engines for computer games.
- Our partner organisation, the School of Sound Recording in Manchester, having been a commercial recording studio and training school for 25 years, has a large list of studio contacts around the North West. These include local radio and TV as well as concert halls, theatres and digital media companies.
- The School of Sound Recording also has national and international links with the major audio engineering equipment manufacturers. These links mean that new technical developments and trends in the industry become known immediately to the tutoring team and often state-of-the-art equipment is available for student use shortly after its release.
Careers and professional development
Career opportunities exist in many areas of sound production. Examples include audio engineer, studio designer, sound designer, production mixer and sound recordist. In addition, having studied the theoretical and design aspects of audio system engineering, you may opt to undertake developmental work in some aspect of audio engineering systems.
Employment opportunities exist in TV and radio broadcasting, recording studios, multimedia and new media firms, film and computer games production companies, and audio systems manufacturers.
After graduation, and once you have gained appropriate experience in your field of employment, you may wish to become a member of a professional society. Two well-regarded societies are the Audio Engineering Society and the Institute of Acoustics. Their web pages describe the scope of each society and the entry requirements for the different grades of membership.
Professional recognition
While studying towards this degree you will also have the opportunity to be assessed for the internationally recognised qualifications in ProTools by Digidesign.
Mode of attendance: Full-time
Sound Engineering Systems