Sound Technology

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Materials science and engineeringDigital media, production, and technologyEngineering and technology

Sound Technology BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, based in Liverpool, taught full-time over 3 years. 82% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBC.

A-Level Entry

BBC

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

112 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

82.42%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Our course takes a wide view of what working with sound means, to create the next generation of audio professionals able to work across the entire audio industry: recorded sound, live sound, film and TV, gaming and emergent technology.

In your first year you establish the solid foundations required to develop and progress throughout the course. From the second year onwards as your skills advance and you use more sophisticated technology you select areas of study that reflect your aspirations, strengths and interests.

Number of places available each year: 34

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBC
UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Liverpool
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Materials science and engineering, Digital media, production, and technology, Engineering and technology
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000