BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Production

Successful performances depend on great sound. Build theoretical and practical skills with our BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Production degree at Salford.

Frequently Asked Questions What is sound engineering and production? Sound engineering and production encompasses the quality and delivery of live or recorded sound, especially in the modern age when digital listening experiences continue to expand. This programme will teach you the necessary professional knowledge and skills to deliver audio at the highest standard. What’s the difference between a sound engineer and a producer? Audio producers and sound engineers will often work closely on the same project and in smaller teams and projects their tasks might be carried out by only one person. The difference in these roles lies mainly in specialist versus managerial responsibilities. An audio engineer is more focused on the technical aspects of recording and delivering while audio producers are focused on leading the project and the team. What does a sound engineer do? Sound engineers work with equipment such as microphones, mixing consoles, equalisers, and various other electronic devices and software tools to create a balanced and pleasing audio mix. Is it hard to be a sound engineer? Studying sound engineering and production can be challenging since it involves many technological topics, however, our students find our programmes incredibly rewarding when gaining a wide range of skills during their studies. There are methods to ensure you’re getting the best of your degree, including practicing good time management and making time for yourself to recharge. If you find your studies overwhelming, there will be support available from your lecturers and university support staff. School of Science, Engineering and Environment Rising to the challenge of a changing world, our degree courses are designed to shape the next generation of urbanists, scientists, engineers and industry leaders. Driven by industry, and delivered by supportive programme teams, you can develop the knowledge and skills to become unstoppable in your career. Explore our school Facilities As a sound engineering and production student, you will use professional facilities across both our Peel Park and MediaCity campuses. Our world-class Acoustic Laboratories at our Peel Park campus are home to specialist test environments, including anechoic chambers, a transmission suite, reverberation chambers, an ITU standard listening room, a 3D Ambisonic listening booth and audiometric test facilities. At our MediaCity campus, you can enjoy access to multi-million pound Pro Tools enabled studios, 3D animation suites, TV and video suites, and digital media performance labs. Explore our facilities Industry collaboration and research When you start this degree with Salford, you are also joining a community making a difference in industry, our local region and in our wider society. Many of our academics and technicians who support your course also deliver collaborative, interdisciplinary, high-impact work in a range of local and global issues and challenges with noise, sound and vibration. Read on and discover how you are part of something bigger. Part of something bigger How you'll learn What will I be doing? Teaching You will develop your knowledge and skills through a blend of theoretical, collaborative and practical methods: Laboratory exercises Case studies Group work Project work Some of the course is delivered in a production environment, so you will spend time developing your practical skills in our sound recording studios, music technology rooms and TV studios. Assessment You will be assessed through a combination of formats: Examinations will assess your immediate response to a set of unseen problems Assignments will assess your response to in-depth problems and challenges Practical tests in acoustics laboratories will assess your problem-solving rationale Projects will assess your ability to create, deliver and evaluate a plan for an identified solution Future careers Employment The BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Production course is designed to help you to develop

IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this, and we also accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

International students: £10,050 per year

UK students: £10,050 per year

UK/Home: £10,050 per year

International: £10,050 per year

SEPTEMBER 2027

No explicit application deadline published on this page. Enrolment dates: SEPTEMBER 2027

• Salford, United Kingdom