BSc Sound Engineering and Music Production
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Music Production, an undergraduate degree centred on studio recording, audio technology, live sound reinforcement, and music production techniques. Core topics include Systems Design, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. Students can optionally undertake an industrial placement year or a foundation year before graduation. The first year covers foundational concepts through Desktop Music Production 1, Studio Engineering and Mixing Essentials, Audio Technology, Understanding Music, Live Music Production A, and Music, Culture and Society. The second year builds competence with Desktop Music Production 2, Spatial Audio, Production Analysis, Studio Production, Live Event Audio Visual Systems, and Inside the Music Business. Later studies include Advanced Music Production and Mastering, Music Production Portfolio, Sound for Visual Media, and Music Industry and Professional Skills. The course concludes with an individual or group Final Year Project.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BCC at A Level. 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Merit at T Level. DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 120-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 24%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 45%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Arts and Humanities Placement
- Portfolio Sandwich Year
- Enterprise Placement
- Advanced Music Production and Mastering
- Music Production Portfolio
- Sound for Visual Media
- Music Industry and Professional Skills
- Final Year Project
- Desktop Music Production 1
- Studio Engineering and Mixing Essentials
- Audio Technology
- Understanding Music
- Live Music Production A
- Music, Culture and Society
- Desktop Music Production 2
- Spatial Audio
- Production Analysis
- Studio Production
- Live Event Audio Visual Systems
- Inside the Music Business
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sound Engineering and Music Production at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £31,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £12,500 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Sound Engineering and Music Production at University of Huddersfield do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sound Engineering and Music Production at University of Huddersfield?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sound Engineering and Music Production at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sound Engineering and Music Production at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Sound Engineering and Music Production at University of Huddersfield?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.