Audio Technology (Direct Entry) | Glasgow Caledonian University

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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.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: J932
Institution code:: G42

Open days

Glasgow Caledonian University - Undergraduate Open Day
4 Sept 2026, 09:00
Glasgow
Glasgow Caledonian University - Undergraduate Open Day
3 Oct 2026, 09:00
Glasgow

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75 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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