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Sound, Lighting and Live Event Technology
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 21 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Cardiff
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
The Sound, Lighting and Live Event Technology course will give you the technical and organisational skills to transform performances into inspiring events.
You'll study sound and video systems, lighting control and design, network technology, and rigging, for use in concerts, festivals, studios, corporate events, themed attractions and theatre. And you will gain valuable insights into project management and problem solving along the way. You will be interested in the backstage running of shows and making performances technically awesome.
The technical events industry is challenging and exciting, there is a certain buzz about working to the wire, and a camaraderie from that experience.
We have been running this kind of course for over 16 years, all of our staff are either currently involved in the industry or have been for many years. We don’t just do theory, we do it for real.
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:
- J995
- Institution code:
- W01
- Campus name:
- Cardiff
- Campus Code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff96 points
To include a relevant subject
A levelCCC
To include a relevant subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM
To include a relevant subject
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points in a relevant subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
T LevelPass (C and above)
Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core) to include a related subject
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with no lower than 5.5 in any one component.
USW English Language Requirementshttps://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/courses/ielts-english-programmes-requirements/
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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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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
Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the University’s library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the University website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.
Students from Wales and the EU may be eligible for a means-tested Welsh Government Learning Grant. Please visit the University website for full details.
Course contact details
Enquiries and Admissions Team
Email:enquiries@southwales.ac.uk
Phone:03455767778
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