Sound & Audio
Engineering Courses

why choose
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Sound and audio engineering degrees at dBs span the disciplines of sound, art, engineering, technology and visual media. Interested in getting ‘under the bonnet’ of sound, music or composition? These undergraduate degrees are for you. 

Depending on your chosen degree, you’ll learn the technical and practical skills to compose, design and engineer sound in the studio, for the screen and at live events. In addition to your learning,  you’ll have plenty of opportunities to work in the industry while you study and master the tools to start your career.

Which audio degree
should I choose?

Undergraduate

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​​BA (Hons) Music and Sound for Film & TV

Do you have a passion for film and a talent for composition? Our Music & Sound for Film & TV degree is made for you. You’ll learn a wide range of composition and creative audio production techniques and how to implement them into various forms of visual media. You will also develop practical and theoretical approaches to recording, sound design and post-production and put everything you learn into practice during real-world briefs.

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BA (Hons)
Sound Design

Sound Design is one of the most dynamic and adaptable degree programmes we offer. This subject brings together art, science, technology and sound and equips you with everything you need to work in the rapidly evolving audio industry. Our Sound Design degree can help to prepare you for a career as a music producer or as a sound artist within film, TV, games, animation or apps.

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BSc (Hons) Live Sound

Like to get your hands dirty? Love playing with sound equipment and building rigs? Our Live Sound degree is made for you. On this live sound engineering course, you will master mixing technology, acoustics, modern speaker systems, sound system optimisation and live sound production. Through practical study, you will elevate your listening skills and hone your professional practice. The Live Sound course leaders have plenty of industry connections as well, so you’ll get real-world opportunities to be on the road putting what you learn into practice.

Postgraduate

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​​MA Innovation in Sound

MA Innovation in Sound is a postgraduate degree that spans music, sound and technology. This MA allows you to explore the full potential of your creativity and tailor the course to suit your creative and career goals. Working collaboratively alongside academics and industry professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real-world impact on the creative industries.

MA available on-campus

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MA Game Sound

Master audio production, design and implementation for video games in our MA Game Sound postgraduate degree. ​​During your studies, you will develop production techniques and technical skills to excel in the specialised field of game sound. By the end of your Master’s, you will have produced a creative portfolio of game audio, sound design and interactive audio work to help you find a career in the game audio industry.

MA available on-campus

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