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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: SE20

Sound Engineering

University of Lancashire
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering at University of Lancashire. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our Sound Engineering degree in Manchester provides everything you need to become a professional audio engineer. You'll gain sustainable skills in studio engineering, mixing, mastering, immersive audio, and post-production, all while working with industry-standard equipment and software in our purpose-built music studios. Plus, the course includes Avid Pro Tools certification, giving you a vital, industry-recognised qualification. International tuition fees are £9,535 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and 83% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Audio Fundamentals and Acoustics
Studio Engineering Techniques
Digital Audio Production
Mixing and Mastering
Pro Tools Certification and Workflow
Immersive Audio and Spatial Sound
Post-Production and Sound Design
Professional Audio Project
UCAS Code:SE20
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,535

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£28,605

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Lancashire

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£23,500£29,500£35,500
5 years£27,500£35,500£43,000

UK subject average: £26,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 11% above UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£26,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 34% above UK average salary
This course
£35,500
UK average
£26,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-03-06 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

82%Working
1%Studying
6%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
62%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-03-06 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.

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About University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire offers Sound Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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