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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: FDRT

Assistant Recording Technician

Buckinghamshire New University
High Wycombe, England
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2 yearsDuration
£15,910Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
76%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The FdSc Assistant Recording Technician at Buckinghamshire New University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in High Wycombe, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. International tuition fees are £15,910 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Audio Fundamentals and Acoustics
Recording Techniques and Microphone Technology
Digital Audio Workstations
Sound Mixing and Mastering
Live Sound Reinforcement
Music Production Essentials
Audio Post-Production for Media
Professional Practice and Studio Management
UCAS Code:FDRT
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points88

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,910

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£31,820

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Buckinghamshire New University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£26,000
3 years£14,500£20,500£26,500
5 years£19,000£25,000£32,500

UK subject average: £20,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£20,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 25% above UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£20,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
6%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
59%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
76%
Learning opportunities
73%
Assessment and feedback
69%
Academic support
77%
Organisation and management
53%
Learning resources
70%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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