Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering with Foundation Year (Hons) University of Derby

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.