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Welcome to SSR, where we provide expert technical training in the field of sound and vision. Our programmes range from short weekend courses to full 3-year degrees and include tuition in Audio Engineering, Live Sound Engineering, Post Production Audio , Electronic Music Production, Video Production and Radio Production. We have 25 years of experience and are one of the most forward thinking, industry-focused and networked training organisations in the world.
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Course Structure
The course has three options:
  • An 18-month programme with advanced studio and post production techniques during the final six months.
  • An 18-month programme with advanced with advanced live and broadcast sound techniques during the final six months.
  • A 24-month programme encompassing all of the above.

    Studnets attend two lectures per week. Depending on the subject matter, the lectures will take place in air-conditioned classrooms, computer suites (where each student has their own workstation), recording studios or SSR's Live Venue (The Charlie Jones Live Room). In addition to this, students can book weekly studio/live venue sessions to undertake progressive practical projects and to work on their own material.

    As the course assumes no previous experience, students begin with the fundamental principles, progress through an intensive programme and ultimately develop the advanced skills necessary to operate at the very highest level. There is the option of either daytime or evening study, to allow for personal and work committments (practical time is available 7 days per week). The course has two intakes per year, in March and September. The outstanding success of SSR graduates is due in no small part to the exceptional diversity and quantity of practical time enjoyed during their time here.

    In addition to two classroom lectures per week, students enjoy an unrivalled amount of studio time, not only to undertake progressive practical exercises, but also to work on their own material (students can use our studio booking system to determine their own schedules).

    The course content is delivered in 3 key phases (see 'Study Modules' for full details). Students begin with the fundamental principles, progress through an intensive program, and ultimately develop the advanced skills necessary to operate at the very highest level.

    There is the option of either daytime or evening study, to allow for personal and work committments (studio time is available 7 days per week).

    The course has two intakes per year, in March and September - please consult the website for precise dates.


    How am I assessed?
    The majority of your assessment is based on practical work. Projects are submitted throughout the course from the sessions you do in each of the studios. These take the form of music recording of varying degrees of complexity. There is also an AV project that involves creating and mixing the music, dialogue and sound effects for a commercial film clip.

    In addition there are practical tests where an assessor will discreetly observe you at work in one of our many control rooms.

    To test your knowledge of theory, there are written exams - don’t worry a tutor is always on hand to help with any revision if necessary.

    An analysis on production plus a thesis on studio design and management complete the assessment for the diploma in Audio Engineering.

    An assessment file is kept for each student, documenting their progress through the course units. A student may review their file with an assessor at any time during the course.

    Upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded a diploma stating your grade of pass, merit or distinction. This is accompanied by a full breakdown of your marks and the return of all your project work.

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  • Length:
  • 18/24 months


  • Study Type:
  • Part-time, day or eve


  • Course Fees:
  • 18 month - from £5832
  • 24 month - from £7,500


  • Next start date:
  • Sept '07


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