Overview
Within this Audio Engineering (Hons) BSc programme from the Queen's University Belfast students will gain technical skills and knowledge relevant to the broader field of electrical and electronic engineering including electronics, embedded systems, computer programming and mathematics. Students will also gain practical experience of recording, editing, mixing and mastering music using professional studio facilities and designing new hardware/software musical instruments and interfaces.
Career opportunities
The Stage 3 Work Based Learning module is an excellent opportunity for students to gain real-world industry experience. Some of the organisations our students have completed placements with include: DTS, Pi Communications, RTE, Production House, Start Together Studios, Redbox Recording, Smalltown America Studios, Blast Furnace Studios, Sonic Visuals.
- The programme prepares students for a wide range of possible career paths including studio and venue audio engineering, broadcasting, audiology, acoustic consultancy, artist management, concert-venue management, audio system support, education and other areas of the music and audio industries.
- Companies currently employing our graduates include Google, BBC, UTV, Apple, BT, Rapid 7, Sensum, Mogees Ltd, Storyful, Cased Dimensions, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Steven’s Institute of Technology, Trinity College Dublin, Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University.
- The Audio Engineering programme from Queen's University Belfast prepares students for a wide range of possible career paths including:
- studio and venue audio engineering, broadcasting, audiology, acoustic consultancy, artist management, concert-venue management, audio system support, education and other areas of the music and audio industries. Companies currently employing our graduates include Google, BBC, UTV, Apple, BT, Rapid 7, Sensum, Mogees Ltd, Storyful, Cased Dimensions, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Steven’s Institute of Technology, Trinity College Dublin, Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
Audio Programming
- Instrument and Installation Design
- Signals and Communication Systems
- Digital Audio Effects
- Micro Electronics
- Instrument and Installation Design
- Sound Design for Screen
- Sound Recording and Production
Embedded Systems
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
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General requirements
- A level requirements
- ABB including Mathematics and at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Digital Technology, Electronics, Further Mathematics, ICT [not Applied ICT], Physics, Software Systems Development, Technology and Design or Double Award Life & Health Sciences.
- In all cases where Physics is not offered at A-level, candidates must have a minimum of grade C/4 in GCSE Physics or grades CC/4,4 in Double Award Science.
- A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate will be accepted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications with a Distinction* being equated to a grade A at A-level and a Distinction being equated to a grade B at A-level.
- Irish leaving certificate requirements
- H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Mathematics and a Science subject (see list under A-level requirements)
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents26600 GBP / year≈ 26600 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents4985 GBP / year≈ 4985 GBP / year
Living costs
Belfast
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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