Overview

On the Audio Engineering (Hons) programme from University of Hertfordshire you’ll experience and see the huge range of areas that audio engineering can take you. Through pushing boundaries and embracing new experiences and technologies, you will produce a professional portfolio of recordings, mixes, remixes, and masters, which will benefit your future career.

Key facts

You will also develop a thorough knowledge of how sound is controlled, transmitted, and received through the lens of acoustics, signal processing, technology specification and networked audio systems.

On this course you will have the opportunity to collaborate extensively with other students across the School of Creative Arts, using your skills as a developing audio engineer and connecting with peers in the fields of Music Production, Songwriting, Live Sound, and Music Composition. These shared experiences are reflective of how you will work in industry.

Your future career

This course will enhance your employability, equipping you with the expertise and skills for a range of multi-sector positions and disciplines. Career opportunities are varied and can include the following:

Studio Engineer

Live Sound Engineer

Broadcast Engineer

Audio Post-Production Engineer

Sound Designer

Acoustic Consultant

Audio Software/Hardware Developer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technologies: The Art and Science of Modern Music Making

Music Business: Strategies and Skills for a Successful Music Career

Technologies: Advanced Techniques for Pro-Level Production

Studio Projects

Your Personal Playlist: Studies and Investigations

Technologies: Innovative Techniques for Creatives

Music Industry: Employability, Innovation, Enterprise

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Musicology Liberal Arts View 367 other Bachelors in Music 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.

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General requirements

Typical offer (UCAS points) 112—120

Typical A Level offer: BBC—BBB

Typical IB offer: 112—120 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above (with the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core)

Typical BTEC offer: DMM—DDM

T Levels Accepted: Design Survey and Planning for Construction; Design Production, Design and Development; Education and Childcare; Healthcare Science; Health; Science; Digital Support Services; Digital Business Services; Onsite Construction; Building Services Engineering for Construction; Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Finance; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Management and Administration; Agriculture, Land Management and Production; Legal Services

Access courses: Diploma with 45 level 3 credits at merit

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15965 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

The fees shown are from last year.

EU students: £15,965 per year

Part time

UK: £1,190 per 15 credits

International: £1,995 per 15 credits

Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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