Sound Engineering and Music Production

University of Huddersfield
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Materials science and engineeringDigital media, production, and technologyMusicEngineering and technology

A-Level Entry

BBB - BCC

UCAS Points

120 - 104 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

If you are planning a career in sound engineering and music production, this Sound Engineering and Music Production BSc(Hons) degree could be for you. The course has been designed to help you develop the practical skills and knowledge to help you succeed in this exciting and evolving industry. Studying Sound Engineering with Music Production doesn't just lead to a career, it's a gateway to improved prospects, increased earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in the ever-evolving landscape of music technology.

The course has a clear focus on music production and combines a broad mix of modules, from technical to creative. The topics you'll cover aim to provide vital skills in advanced music and live sound production, mixing and mastering techniques, immersive audio skills, critical listening and production analyses, game audio, and sound for film and media.

Why Study Sound Engineering and Music Production BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? To enhance your learning experience, you'll study in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities, with access to recording studios, mixing studios, industry standard outboard compressors and equalisers, plugins and other software tools. We supplement our teaching with guest lectures and masterclasses from professional music producers, equipment designers and media producers. In recent years, we’ve welcomed producer Tony Platt (AC/CD, Bob Marley, Iron Maiden, Paul McCartney) and live sound engineer Jon Burton (The Prodigy, Pet Shop Boys, Radiohead) to campus, among many others.

You can also participate in an optional supervised work placement in your area of interest in your third year. It is also accredited by the Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES), which means it has been acknowledged by industry professionals to meet the industry needs.

You’ll be learning from the best on this course, too, as the University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.

Professional Bodies This course is accredited by the Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES), which means it has been acknowledged by industry professionals to meet the industry needs.

Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Entry Requirements

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

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Huddersfield

Avg. Salary: £25,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Huddersfield

Avg. Salary: £25,000

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2129 Engineering professionals
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
3116 Planning, process and production technicians
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2319 Teaching 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
Huddersfield
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Materials science and engineering, Digital media, production, and technology, Music, Engineering and technology
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000