School of Sound Recording - Audio Engineering Techniques and Technology: Course Information

Overview

Our Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree is designed to develop the necessary industry-specific skills for a career in the fields of live and studio Sound Engineering and Sound Design in visual media.

Designed to teach elements of sound recording and music production, from fundamental to advanced, the course focuses these skills towards the specific purpose of sound design for visual media.

The strong vocational emphasis of the course is underpinned by a relevant amount of theoretical study. Our degree has been developed in close partnership with key industry players, allowing for a mix of theoretical understanding while working towards vocationally-recognised qualifications in Digidesign's Pro Tools.

UCAS Code:	H340 BSc/SED
Duration:	3 years full-time
Start Dates:	September & January
Entry Requirements:	5 GCSEs at grade C or higher plus 240 UCAS points or equivalent, including either Music or ICT subjects. (Applicants who do not have all of the above qualifications but have relevant experience will be given special consideration.)
Location:	University of Bolton and SSR, Manchester

What you will study

Sound in Context

Science of Sound & the Recording Chain

Studio Techniques

Introduction to Synthesis and MIDI

Digital Sound Production

Electronic Music, Theory and Practice

Studio Design

Post Production Techniques

Electronic Composition

Sound for Multimedia and Games

Post Production for Music and Video

Live Sound and PA System Design

Business Issues of Digital Media

Steinberg Cubase

Digidesign Pro Tools

Special features
You have access to well-equipped facilities on two sites, with industry-standard sound recording studios, analogue and digital equipment, high-end software and IT facilities, as well as mixing, recording and post-production facilities.

How will the Honours Degree help me?
The qualification is nationally recognised and widely sought after by all sectors of the music industry, who wish to employ people with practical skills and the ability to apply them in the recording environment.

How will this course help you get a job?
Because these modules are industry specific and written in conjunction with industry partners with employment in mind, you should leave the programme with professional accreditations along with the necessary skills to enter full-time employment in this field.

Job Prospects
You may seek employment as an Audio Engineer, Studio Designer, Sound Designer, Production Mixer, Sound Recordist, Musical Special Effects Designer or Musical Technician.

You may also be employed by a variety of multi-disciplinary practices, computer games production companies, Multimedia/New Media firms, TV/Radio broadcasters, independent recording studios or as a freelance Sound Designer/Engineer.

How do I register?
To apply for this course call our Admissions Department on 0161 276 2100 (or +44 161 276 2100 if calling from outside the United Kingdom).