Sound Engineering and Production with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    4 Years

The Foundation Year course option enables you to study for our BSc (Hons) degree over an extended full-time duration of four years by including a Foundation Certificate (year one of four). The Foundation Certificate provides a broad study programme that underpins the follow-on degree. In order to progress to the next year of your degree, it is necessary to achieve a pass in all of the modules of the Foundation Certificate.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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City North Campus, B42 2SU

Start date

On request

About this course

BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Production with a Foundation Year will provide you with the creative skills and versatility you need to succeed in a constantly evolving industry.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C/4 or above/li
Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted.
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

Why Choose Us?
Range of industry opportunities - Graduates of this course have successfully entered the audio industry, working in live sound, software development, production, sound design and audio post, through to product development, acoustic consultancy and education.  
Preparation for employment  - This course will prepare you for the range of technology-orientated career paths in the highly dynamic audio technology environment. Our students have gone to work with companies such as Eurotec International and BBC.   
Get real life work experience - This course has the option of a sandwich year which you can take between your second and final year. Plus, you will have the option to join our Curzon Software House and take part in industry projects over summer to build up skills for your CV.
Members of WISE -  Inspiring female talent in physics and computing.  
State-of-the-art campus and facilities  - You’ll be taught across our three City Centre Campuses that include; Millennium Point, which has recently had a £6.5 million investment in facilities; the £57 million Royal Birmingham Conservatoire; and £62 million Parkside Campus. Find out more about our campuses.
Be inspired - Adam has Autism and other mental health conditions but he hasn’t let it get in the way of achieving a first-class degree. Read about how Adam applied through clearing and started his journey at BCU.

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Subjects

  • Sound Engineering
  • Sound
  • Systems
  • Engineering
  • Production
  • Game Audio
  • Digital Audio
  • Acoustic Fundamentals
  • Audio Electronics
  • CEBE
  • Industry

Course programme

Foundation Year

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
  • Fundamental Mathematics
  • Academic and Personal Study Skills
  • Web Application Design
  • Audio / Video Fundamentals
  • Independent Practice
  • Foundations of Programming
Year One

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
  • Acoustic Fundamentals
  • Sound Recording
  • Digital Audio Fundamentals
  • Live Sound Reinforcement
  • Audio Software Development
  • Audio Electronics
Year Two

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
  • Broadcast Sound
  • Recording, Production and Delivery
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Audio Systems
  • Music and Audio Industries
  • Acoustic Applications
Year Three

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
  • Music Information Retrieval
  • Live Sound Reinforcement
  • Game Audio
  • Digital Audio Effects OR New Interfaces for Musical Expression
  • Individual Honours Project

Additional information

UCAS Code: J93F
Fees - £9,250 per year

International students
Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 4 years
Fees - £13,200 per year

Sound Engineering and Production with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

Price on request