BSc Sound Engineering with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics, covering sound engineering principles and audio technology. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, and Mathematical Modelling. The course holds full accreditation from the Institute of Engineering and Technology and provides access to more than 20 studios. A final-year major project allows students to apply their knowledge across a range of environments.
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Entry requirements
72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A-Levels at grades B and C (if you have two A-Levels) or grades D, D and D (if you have three), or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass Access to HE Diploma T-Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 52%
- South East: 23%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Software Development
- Sound Production Workshop
- Study Skills for Success
- Analytical Mathematics
- Applied Engineering Project
- Personalised Learning
- Audio Electronics
- Quantitative Tools for Audio
- Theory of Sound
- Studio Recording Techniques
- Engineering Software
- Production and Critical Listening
- Electroacoustics
- Mathematics for Audio and Signal Processing
- Sound Design and Synthesis
- Acoustics
- Audio Electronic Design
- Embedded Systems for Audio Technology
- Live Sound Practice (non credit-bearing module)
- Sound System Design
- Audio Digital Signal Processing
- Mixing for Screen and Broadcast
- Audio Programming for Games
- Sound Engineering Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sound Engineering with Foundation Year at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £30,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £12,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Sound Engineering with Foundation Year at University of West London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sound Engineering with Foundation Year at University of West London?
100% 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 with Foundation Year at University of West London?
The typical offer is BC at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sound Engineering with Foundation Year at University of West London 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.
How many students continue on BSc Sound Engineering with Foundation Year at University of West London?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.