BSc Audio Technology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Audio Technology, an audio degree centred on acoustics, sound systems, and audio engineering. The accelerated course runs over two years and features a major independent project in the final year. The third year introduces core concepts through Principles of Acoustics, Audio Processing and Effects, Games Sound Design, Audio and Interactivity, Audio Analysis and Assessment, and Integrated Engineering Studies 3, with optional routes including Volunteering in a Technical Role and Exchange Learning Programme. The fourth year advances technical expertise via Honours Project, Games Sound Design 2, Converging Technologies for AV, Advanced Audio Processing, and Acoustic Modelling.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 100%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 390 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 92%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 30%
- Other HE qualification: 65%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
- Accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Services (JAMES) on behalf of Audio Technology, Music, Recording, Music Production, Games, Media and Audio Post Production Industries.
Modules
- Principles of Acoustics
- Audio Processing and Effects
- Games Sound Design
- Audio and Interactivity
- Audio Analysis and Assessment
- Integrated Engineering Studies 3
- Volunteering in a Technical Role
- Exchange Learning Programme
- Honours Project
- Games Sound Design 2
- Converging Technologies for AV
- Advanced Audio Processing
- Acoustic Modelling
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Audio Technology at Glasgow Caledonian University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £40,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Technology (other).
What do graduates of BSc Audio Technology at Glasgow Caledonian University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Audio Technology at Glasgow Caledonian University?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Audio Technology at Glasgow Caledonian University?
The average entrant had 176 UCAS points.
Is BSc Audio Technology at Glasgow Caledonian University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer. Accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Services (JAMES) on behalf of Audio Technology, Music, Recording, Music Production, Games, Media and Audio Post Production Industries.
How many students continue on BSc Audio Technology at Glasgow Caledonian University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.