BSc Sound Engineering and Production
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Production is an undergraduate degree focused on audio technology, studio production, and acoustic systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Signal Processing, and Fieldwork. Students can optionally undertake an industrial placement year between the second and final years. Year 1 establishes foundational knowledge through Analogue Electronics, Acoustics Laboratory, Studio Production, and Signal Chain Theory. Year 2 advances technical competence via Industrial Studies and Career Management, Group Design Project, Audio Production for TV and Radio, and Audio Installation. Year 3 involves specialised study and independent work through the Audio Programming Project, Audio Forensics and Restoration, Audio for Games and VR, and Major Project.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. UCAS tariff: 112 UCAS points. A level: 112 points. Two full A-levels required as a minimum, to include Grade C in a technical or scientific subject e.g. Maths, Physics, Music Technology, IT or Electronics. If you have not studied any of the above specified subjects, you may still be considered if you meet the tariff points and are able to show evidence of keen interest or practical experience in audio or audio production-related fields in your personal statement. BTEC: DMM. Required from a technical or scientific subject e.g. Maths, Physics, Music Technology, IT or Electronics or similar. E.g. BTEC in Music Technology or Music Production. T level: Accepted at grade Merit from the below subjects; you must also show experience and/or genuine interest in audio or audio production related fields in your personal statement. Business and Administration or Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering for Construction, Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction). Creative and Design (Craft and Design, Media Broadcast and Production). Digital (Digital Data Analytics, Digital Software Development, Digital Support and Security). Engineering and Manufacturing (Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control). Access to HE: 112 UCAS points from a QAA-approved Science or technical programme. IB: 28 points including Grade 5 in Higher Level technical or scientific subject (for example, Physics, Music Technology, IT or Electronics).
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 35%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 40%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Services (JAMES) on behalf of Audio Technology, Music, Recording, Music Production, Games, Media and Audio Post Production Industries.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Analogue Electronics
- Acoustics Laboratory
- Studio Production
- Live Sound Connections
- Music Technology Systems
- Signal Chain Theory
- Industrial Studies and Career Management
- Group Design Project
- Audio Production for TV and Radio
- Audio Installation
- Advanced Audio Production
- Sound Design
- Audio Programming Project
- Audio Forensics and Restoration
- Audio for Games and VR
- Major Project
- Spatial Audio
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sound Engineering and Production at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £36,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Technology (other).
What do graduates of BSc Sound Engineering and Production at University of Salford do next?
80% 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 Production at University of Salford?
94% 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 Production at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sound Engineering and Production at University of Salford accredited?
Yes. Accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Services (JAMES) on behalf of Audio Technology, Music, Recording, Music Production, Games, Media and Audio Post Production Industries.
Does BSc Sound Engineering and Production at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Sound Engineering and Production at University of Salford?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.