BSc Sound, Lighting and Live Event Technology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sound, Lighting and Live Event Technology is an undergraduate degree focused on the technical operations, engineering and creative production behind live events, theatre, TV, film and festivals. Core topics include Systems Design, Control Systems, Project Management and Engineering Design. The curriculum features a compulsory industry placement year to gain practical experience, alongside a substantial independent final-year project. The first year introduces technical fundamentals through Stagecraft and Working Professionally, Electrical and Technical Fundamentals, Sound, Lighting, and Video for Theatrical Performances, and Computer-aided design and conveying ideas. In the second year, students study Event Data Networks and Wireless Systems, Event Rigging, Power Systems for Live Events and Sound System Engineering. The final year covers advanced practical applications and planning through Installed Technology Design, Project Management and Negotiation, Sound, Lighting and Video Within Festivals and Touring, and the Singleton Project. Students also complete advanced specialised modules such as Advanced Broadcast Technology, Advanced Audio Systems and Advanced Lighting Systems.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
UCAS points: 96 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: CCC to include a relevant subject BTEC: Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate: C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level with a relevant subject Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points. Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
See the highest paying Art, Design, Music & Drama degrees in the UK →
What students say
Based on about 48 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 75%
What graduates do next
Based on about 97 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 69%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 31%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Design occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 67%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 54%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 38%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 310 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 73%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 88%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Modules
- Stagecraft and Working Professionally
- Electrical and Technical Fundamentals
- Sound, Lighting, and Video for Theatrical Performances
- Sound and Lighting for Live Music
- Computer-aided design and conveying ideas
- Audio Visual System Design
- Sound and Lighting for TV and Film
- Event Data Networks and Wireless Systems
- Event Rigging
- Audio Visual Systems for Recording, Broadcast and Streaming
- Power Systems for Live Events
- Sound System Engineering
- Lighting Control Techniques
- Industry Placement
- Installed Technology Design
- Project Management and Negotiation
- Sound, Lighting and Video Within Festivals and Touring
- Singleton Project
- Visual Media and Integration
- Advanced Broadcast Technology
- Advanced Audio Systems
- Advanced Lighting Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sound, Lighting and Live Event Technology at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £27,500. The £23,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Drama.
What do graduates of BSc Sound, Lighting and Live Event Technology at University of South Wales do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sound, Lighting and Live Event Technology at University of South Wales?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sound, Lighting and Live Event Technology at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.