Overview

Become a professional and effective audio engineer

Master professional audio software; build innovative and creative tools and develop your own software.

Start from the beginning

No prior musical training or technical expertise is necessary to undertake this course, just enthusiasm and new ideas!

Explore how music technologies can change and enrich lives

Learn how to apply your advanced knowledge to enable people with severe disabilities to interact with a computer.

Careers

This course provides you with a range of opportunities to graduate with a diverse portfolio of practical work giving you an edge in a competitive job market. Gain invaluable professional experience through internships, enhancing your employability and industry connections.

The Music and Sound Production (Hons) programme offered by the University of Plymouth will open a wide range of career choices. You could look at channelling your creativity by pursuing a career in performing, composition (song writing and/or sound design for film or gaming) or working as a music producer or professional DJ. If creating music doesn’t appeal to you so much, you could consider other roles within the music industry such as artist management, A&R (responsible for talent scouting and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists), promotion and booking, managing a music venue, producing music festivals or working as a music journalist. Additional media related roles include radio presenting, marketing and arts administration.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Recording
Mixing
Mastering
Acoustics
Digital audio workstations
Audio processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music 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

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

104 points including a minimum of 2 A levels.

BTEC National Extended Diploma

DMM.
Candidates can be interviewed before an offer is made.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass a named Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferably English, humanities or combined) with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction.

T level

Pass (with Grade C in core) in any subject.

International Baccalaureate

26 points.

Other qualifications

Other combinations and non-A level qualifications also considered.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18150 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 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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