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.
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What you will study
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The modules listed on this page and the Programme Specification are intended to give you an idea of what you may be able to study on this course. Please note that course content, modules, teaching and assessment may change each year and after you have accepted your offer to study at GCU. This might be because we are required to do so by law, by a governmental authority, regulator or accrediting body. We may also make changes for quality assurance reasons, or to enhance the course.
Level 3 Core
Signals and Electronic System Design
Integrated Engineering Studies 3
Level 3 Optional
Volunteering in a Technical Role
Level 4 Core
Level 3 Core
Integrated Engineering Studies 3
Level 3 Optional
Volunteering in a Technical Role
Level 4 Core
Understanding module information
For most undergraduate courses, Level 1 modules are studied in Year 1, Level 2 modules in Year 2 etc.
If your course includes optional modules, these may be available at different Levels and in different years of study. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will depend on factors such as student demand, timetabling and staffing.
If you study part time, you will normally complete modules in Level order, but it may take more than one academic year to complete a Level.
If you join the course through Advanced Entry, you will normally begin at a higher Level, depending on your point of entry, before progressing through the remaining Levels of the 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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