Overview

GCU has an excellent reputation for teaching audio and continues to undertake exciting technical and education research in this area which feeds into the programme. The specialist audio facilities have a range of industry-standard equipment and software, providing a stimulating environment for study and experimentation.

Students benefit from guest lectures by industry experts and have the option to undertake an innovative work experience module 'Volunteering in a Technical Role' or to study abroad for a semester through the ERASMUS scheme. The cutting edge technical skills, work experience opportunities, professionalism and people skills acquired open up a wide range of opportunities for technical posts in the audio industry.

The programme is accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support) as well as the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology).

Your career

Graduates of the Audio Technology (Hons) from Glasgow Caledonian University can access a broad range of careers within the audio and new media industries such as broadcast engineer, sound engineer, audio technician and games sound engineer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sound Production
Audio Systems
Electrical and Circuit Theory
Programmable Systems
Mathematics
Integrated Engineering Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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121

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 389 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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78

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard entry requirement:

UCAS Tariff: 96
Scottish Higher: BBCC or equivalent incl Higher in Maths and a Science or Technology
A Level: CCC in Maths and a Science OR Electronics

Minimum entry requirement:

UCAS Tariff: 90
Scottish Higher: BCCC or equivalent incl Higher in Maths and a Science or Technology
A Level: CCC or equivalent incl A Level in Maths and a Science or Technology

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

15200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15200 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.

RUK: £9,250 per year

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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