Overview
Direct entry: If you’ve completed a relevant college qualification such as a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Sound Production, you can gain direct entry into Year 3 of this BSc (Hons) Audio Technology degree and graduate with an Honours degree within two years. See the entry requirements for this course for full details.
Do you stream your favourite album walking to college? Catch up on the latest news on the train? Lose yourself in the soundscapes of the big screen, or dance along to a live show?
Audio technology is behind all these experiences, and more.
You can bring audio into people’s lives with a degree in Audio Technology.
Work with established and emerging technologies to explore and develop audio systems. Build entrepreneurial skills with innovative project work and enhance your employability through our strong industry links.
You’ll study varied topics including:
- AV broadcasting
- game audio
- acoustics
- audio software development.
Our dedicated studio space and audio computer lab are kitted out with industry-standard equipment. They offer a stimulating environment to enjoy studying, performing and experimenting with sound.
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to apply your technical skills in a live environment at competitions and festivals, and the option to do a work experience module.
Enter this course and build a valuable combination of technical skills, work experience, professionalism and people skills in just two years. This BSc will open up a wide range of opportunities for a dynamic career in the audio industry.
Why study Audio Technology at GCU?
- Study a unique audio degree with a strong focus on technology, computing, and engineering, setting you apart from traditional audio graduates.
- Build an impressive portfolio of practical projects to showcase your skills to employers in the audio, games, broadcast, and software industries.
- Explore game audio, AV broadcasting, acoustics, and audio software development in one degree, giving you a broad and in-demand technical skill set.
- Train in industry-standard studios and labs, and apply your skills at live events, festivals, and competitions.
- Accredited by JAMES and the IET, this degree meets the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer status, supporting your future professional development in the industry.
Accreditations
What you will study
Please note that full module information is in the process of being finalised for publication and will be made available here shortly.
In the meantime, you can view and download the Programme Specification at the bottom of this page. This document provides an overview of the course structure, including indicative modules, learning content and further key information. The modules listed on the Programme Specification are for the current academic year and are intended to give you an idea of what you may be able to study on this course.
Careers
You’ll graduate ready for a range of careers across the audio and new media industries, including:
- Broadcast engineer
- Games sound engineer
- Audio technician
- Acoustician
- Audio software developer.
Course information
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In addition to the core modules that all students must undertake, some courses offer students a choice from a selection of optional modules to shape the focus their degree. Optional modules where available, form part of the overall credit structure of the course.
Download the programme specification for a detailed breakdown of the course structure, including modules, what you'll learn and other useful information.
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