Game and Interactive Audio

Futureworks
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Materials science and engineeringDigital media, production, and technologyComputer games and animationEngineering and technology

A-Level Entry

BCC

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

About this course

The future of sound and music is interactive. Every day new applications and games are released. With millions of users across the globe buying into interactive content for their personal devices and home entertainment systems anyone serious about working in sound simply cannot ignore this exciting and rapidly expanding industry. Being creative with the technology is the primary aim of the course. Studying in a classroom/studio/online setting, allows you and your tutors to develop a mature and informative relationship. This a supportive and welcoming environment mirroring the professional arena where you will be expected to organise your working patterns based upon set goals.

We take a flexible approach to your teaching and learning, building on successful strategies driven by industry trends. It is very important to develop your ability to work and collaborate both face-to-face and online. These are vital and forward-looking employment skills recommended by our industry partners in the Futureworks’ Industry Advisory Group.

Lectures, workshops and tutorials take place in our fully equipped labs and studios. Flexible access to studio and practical facilities, enables students to establish, practice and develop their work using professional level hardware and software. Relevant hardware and software training will be provided during studio, workshop and lecture sessions to support student work at all levels.

This course, developed in consultation with industry, is designed to equip hard working and enthusiastic individuals with the skills to succeed as audio professionals in game and interactive media. The UK is a world leader in this field and Futureworks is a world leader in educating for this sector, teaching game and interactive sound since 2010.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BCC
UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2139 Information technology professionals
2129 Engineering professionals
3116 Planning, process and production technicians
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
2141 Web design professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Manchester
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Materials science and engineering, Digital media, production, and technology, Computer games and animation, Engineering and technology