Sound Design

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years MusicFilm studiesPhotography

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

96 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£18,000

About this course

Course Overview

Our BA (Hons) Sound Design course provides a creative and practical experience. The course covers different areas of industry including music production, sound design for film, TV, animation, games, podcasts, radio, audio installations, theatre and VR/AR/MR.

On this course you will learn technical skills in professional studio spaces. You'll learn to create, record, mix and master audio and sound design for broadcast, live shows and integration with visual media.

Collaboration throughout the course encourages you to engage with students from other areas. Working together, you'll develop your skills and gain experience across a range of disciplines.

This course is flexible and you're encouraged and supported to develop skills to match individual interests. Module content is varied and delivered by academics with specialisms across the field.

Why study with us

  • Facilities include, multiple world class recording studios, bespoke podcast studio, Foley pit, theatres, TV and Film studios, games lab and animation studios.

  • With a strong focus on employability, there are multiple opportunities to work on ‘Live Briefs’ that will be broadcast or released providing credits that add to your personal portfolio.

  • World leading research projects inform teaching and ensure that students are learning new and emerging techniques that integrate across a range of sound design outputs.

    What you'll do

  • You'll attend lectures, workshops and seminars that underpin the theoretical, technical and practical knowledge required to develop and succeed in the industry.

  • As the degree develops, you will develop your technical skills through studio-based sessions from fundamental knowledge to advanced skills and applications strengthening employability upon graduation.

  • Attend guest lectures delivered by sound designers, TV directors, games audio experts, music industry specialists, producers, artists and performers.

    Future Careers

    Successful completion of BA (Hons) Sound Design at the University of Central Lancashire will provide the skills and knowledge required for a career in the creative industries.

    Employment avenues include:

  • Postproduction for film and TV

  • Radio production

  • Podcast production

  • Sound design for games

  • Theatre

  • Art installations

  • Music production.

    The creative industries are currently worth over £115bn per year in the UK. This growth is driving the need for unique audio and sound design for many different areas. Skills in this area are transferable between disciplines enabling you to work on a variety of projects for a range of employers.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 96 points
    BTEC MMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Avg. Salary: £18,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Avg. Salary: £18,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3415 Musicians
    2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
    5243 TV, video and audio servicers and repairers

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Music, Film studies, Photography
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £18,000

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    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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