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Audio Technology (Direct Entry)

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 07/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO YEAR 1 INTAKE FOR THIS PROGRAMME

Audio is an everyday part of our lives, whether it is listening to music on a portable player, catching up on the latest news on digital radio or experiencing a live show.

Glasgow Caledonian has an excellent reputation for teaching audio and continues to undertake exciting technical and education research in this area which feeds into the course. The specialist audio facilities have a range of industry-standard equipment and software, providing a stimulating environment for study and experimentation.

Students benefit from guest lectures by industry experts and have the option to undertake an innovative work experience module 'Volunteering in a Technical Role' or to study abroad for a semester through the ERASMUS scheme. The cutting-edge technical skills, work experience opportunities, professionalism and people skills acquired open up a wide range of opportunities for technical posts in the audio industry.

The programme is accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support).

This course is also accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purpose of fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.

Graduates can access a broad range of careers within the audio and new media industries such as broadcast engineer, sound engineer, audio technician and games sound engineer.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Engineering and Technology, Institution of
  • The Joint Audio Media Education Services

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
J932
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 3

Open days

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

A level - Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted

Scottish Higher - Not accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - Not accepted

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - Not accepted

Scottish HND - Pass

Year 3 Entry: HND Sound Production with B in the graded unit

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Not accepted

T Level - Not accepted

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher - Not accepted

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English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

75 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
Channel Islands£9790Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£1820Year 1
EU£15700Year 1
International£15700Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.

Sponsorship information

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