Overview

Do you know that there is more opportunity in the audio production market than ever before? Whether it’s engineering video game scores, or doing sound design for a film, the opportunities are nearly endless.

The Audio Production programme from Northwest University focuses on all elements of audio recording and engineering, including sound editing and mixing, sound design, production audio, and live audio.

After graduation

When you graduate with your BA in Audio Production, you will be able to:

Apply the iterative approach of “design thinking” methods to develop solutions to complex problems.

Apply recording technology as producers of both live and studio recording events.

Evaluate the acoustical quality of both outdoor and indoor venues

Produce live audio events for indoor and outdoor venues with professional quality sound

Produce finished recorded audio works with professional quality sound

Articulate how their faith informs their work in the field of Audio Production and Engineering

Common Career Paths

Graduates with an Audio Production degree have a number of different career opportunities to choose from. With newfound technical and engineering talent as well as artistic and design skills, there are many options to choose from. Specific employment opportunities for graduates with this degree include:

Audio Engineer

Audio Producer

Broadcast Engineer

Sound Designer

Audio Editor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Survey of Audio Technology

Recording Engineering

Digital Audio Workstations

Live Sound

Professional Entertainment Technology Tour and Cultural Experience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kirkland, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology Liberal Arts View 483 other Bachelors in Musicology in United States

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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

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Short Answer to this prompt: “Northwest University is distinctly Christ-centered, known for faith development. Describe your personal relationship with Jesus Christ.”

Entrance Test (ACT, SAT, CLT) may be considered for the President’s Scholarship and higher academic scholarships.

Official High School Transcripts of work completed at time of application or General Educational Development Test (GED)

College Transcripts (previous college work)

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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

36600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36600 USD per year during 48 months.
National

36600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36600 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

36600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36600 USD per year during 48 months.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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