Overview
Key features
One of the leading courses of its kind in the country, this Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering with Foundation Year (Hons) degree from University of Derby prepares you for a technical career in the pulsating world of live events. With the technology involved becoming ever more complex, there is an urgent demand for more skilled engineers and technicians in the industry.
- 100% of students said that they were satisfied with the overall quality of BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology, according to the National Student Survey, 2020
- Work in a challenging, stimulating and creative learning environment – harnessing world-class equipment in our
- Learn from inspirational tutors who have vast experience in the industry and are experts in their fields
- Cover fascinating aspects of electronics, optics, acoustics, computer-aided design, simulation and control, and electrical power distribution
- Plan and deliver real live events as part of your studies
- Take the chance to go on an optional industrial year to strengthen your practical skills further still
Careers
We have an excellent employment track record and our graduates work in all areas of the entertainment industry. You could work as an engineer at a hire or production company - specifying, designing and operating sound, lighting, staging and video systems - or as a theatre technical manager. Many of our graduates work as freelance engineers or set up their own businesses.
Some graduates also progress to roles in design and manufacturing, media, broadcasting, acoustics, technical sales and support, education and event technology. There are opportunities to advance to postgraduate studies too.
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Courses include:
- Analogue and Digital Electronics
- Engineering Workshop
- Lighting and Video Technology
- Sound Technology
- Stagecraft
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Derby, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Event Management Sound Engineering View 67 other Bachelors in Sound Engineering in United KingdomExplore more key information
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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
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Other requirements
General requirements
- UCAS points 72
- A Level DDD
- BTEC MPP
- GCSE GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification
- Access to HE Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents16900 GBP / year≈ 16900 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9535 GBP / year≈ 9535 GBP / year
Living costs
Derby
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- We have a range of scholarships, bursaries and discounts available to international students. You will need to apply separately for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship and the International Excellent Student Scholarship, but all others are assessed for eligibility alongside your application. The £2,000 Postgraduate (PGT) Scholarship is awarded automatically to most (non-EU) overseas applicants, subject to eligibility.
- You will need to apply separately for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship, the International Excellent Student Scholarship and the GREAT Scholarship, but all others are assessed for eligibility alongside your application.
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Scholarships Information
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