Overview

The Sound Design programme from The University of Lancashire covers different areas of industry including music production, sound design for film, TV, animation, games, podcasts, radio, audio installations, theatre and VR/AR/MR.

Key facts

Facilities include multiple world class recording studios, bespoke podcast studio, foley pit, theatres, TV and Film studios, games lab and animation studios.

With a strong focus on employability, you'll work on ‘live briefs’ that will be broadcast or released. This provides you with broadcast credits that add to your personal portfolio.

World leading research projects inform your teaching. You'll be learning new and emerging techniques that integrate across a range of sound design outputs.

What you'll do

You'll attend lectures, workshops and seminars that underpin the theoretical, technical and practical knowledge required to develop and succeed in the industry.

As the degree develops, you will develop your technical skills through studio-based sessions. From fundamental knowledge to advanced skills and applications, you'll strengthen your industry knowledge and employability.

Attend guest lectures delivered by sound designers, TV directors, games audio experts, music industry specialists, producers, artists and performers.

Future careers

Successful completion of our BA (Hons) Sound Design course will provide the skills and knowledge required for a career in the creative industries. Employment avenues include:

Postproduction for film and TV

Radio production

Podcast production

Sound design for games

Theatre

Art installations

Music production

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sound Synthesis and Composition

Recording Techniques and Technologies

Sound In Context

Sound Design for Film, Media and TV

Audio Design for Games

The Creative Professional

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sound Engineering View 67 other Bachelors in Sound Engineering 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

96 points at A2

BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM

BTEC Diploma: DD

Pass Access Course: 96 UCAS points

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 points from Higher Level subjects

T Level: P (C+)

GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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17325 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Additional Details

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Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 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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Key facts

What you'll do

Future careers

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Preston

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