BA Sound Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Sound Design is an undergraduate degree focused on audio production, recording techniques, and sound creation for media, film, and games. Core topics include Research Methods and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes a compulsory foundation year. The foundation year features an introduction to specialisms and foundational creative practice. The first year covers sound creation and studio skills through Sound Synthesis and Composition, Recording Techniques and Technologies, Sound In Context, and Introduction to Specialist Production Skills. The second year advances technical capabilities through Sound Design for Film, Media and TV, Audio Design for Games, The Creative Professional, and Live Brief. The final year centres on independent work through Project Proposal, Major Project, and optional modules such as Advanced Specialist Skills in Sound Design and Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
48 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: PPP BTEC Diploma: MP Pass Access Course: 48 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 48 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 56%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 10%
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: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 16%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 13%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 63%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Specialisms
- Specialisms
- Sound Synthesis and Composition
- Recording Techniques and Technologies
- Sound In Context
- Introduction to Specialist Production Skills
- Sound Design for Film, Media and TV
- Audio Design for Games
- The Creative Professional
- Live Brief
- Project Proposal
- Major Project
- Advanced Specialist Skills in Sound Design
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sound Design at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £26,500. The £22,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Sound Design at University of Lancashire do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sound Design at University of Lancashire?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Sound Design at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Sound Design at University of Lancashire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.