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Course summary
Explore our exciting BSc (Hons) Audio Engineering degree, one of the fantastic courses within the Undergraduate Music Programme. This dynamic program covers a wide array of technical topics, such as acoustics, sound recording, reinforcement, and signal processing, as well as advanced sound signal theory, sound synthesis, audio electronics, multichannel and immersive mixing, mastering, re-mastering, and restoration.
During this course, guided by our supportive academics and industry experts, you'll discover the diverse opportunities in the world of audio engineering. By pushing your limits and embracing cutting-edge technologies, you'll craft a professional portfolio showcasing your recordings, mixes, remixes, and masters, all of which will set you up for a bright career ahead. Moreover, you'll gain a deep understanding of how sound is controlled, transmitted, and received, viewing it through the lenses of acoustics, signal processing, technology specifications, and networked audio systems.
Just like Glenn Osborn, an Audio Engineering student, exclaimed, "Coming to this course has really given my brain the kick-start it needed, and I'm beginning to see near endless possibilities with where I can go."
Throughout your journey, you'll enjoy extensive collaborations with peers from the School of Creative Arts, building on your emerging audio engineering skills while connecting with fellow students in Music Production, Songwriting, Live Sound, and Music Composition. These shared experiences echo the collaborative spirit of the industry.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The Joint Audio Media Education Services
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Time abroad (mandatory) • 4 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- H36
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Hertfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- H36
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBC
UCAS TariffOffer: 112
Access to HE DiplomaMerit: 45
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
112 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above (with the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band or equivalent |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
To be considered for a contextual offer, you must be a UK-domiciled student with ‘Home’ fees status and meet at least one of the criteria below:
Free school meals
Care experienced
Estranged
Refugee
Indices of Multiple Deprivation Quintile 1 (IMD Q1)
Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showmen, and Boater (GRTSB)
For more details, please visit: https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/undergraduate-degrees
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | TBC |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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