The programme looks at a wide range of audio and new technologies and provides the opportunity to design and develop audio applications and systems.
GCU has an excellent reputation for teaching audio technology and continues to undertake exciting technical and education research in this area which feeds into the programme.
GCU’s specialist audio facilities have a range of industry-standard equipment and software, providing a stimulating environment for study and experimentation.
The programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as well as the Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES) group. Students also benefit from guest lectures by industry experts.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
Engineering and Technology, Institution of
The Joint Audio Media Education Services
Apply by 29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
Course code:
J932
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 3
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Application codes
Course code:
J932
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 3
Open days
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
A level - CCC
to include Maths plus a Science or Technology subject
Year 2 Entry: BBB including Maths and Physics plus GCSE English at C/4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
In an Engineering subject.
Scottish Higher - BBCC
to include Maths plus a Science or Technology Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
including HL Maths plus a Science or Technology subject at HL 4
Including Maths plus a Science or Technology subject
Scottish HND - Pass
Year 3 Entry;
HND Sound Production with B in the graded unit
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Media, Broadcast and Production
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
to include Maths plus a Science or Technology Higher
English language requirements
Test
Grade
Additional details
IELTS (Academic)
6
Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element
Historical entry grades data
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Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
80%
80 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
95 Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Location
Fee
Year
England
£9535
Year 1
Northern Ireland
£9535
Year 1
Wales
£9535
Year 1
Channel Islands
£9535
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
£9535
Year 1
Scotland
£1820
Year 1
EU
£15200
Year 1
International
£15200
Year 1
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees
Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.
Sponsorship information
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