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Integrated Foundation - Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Sound Engineering

Birmingham City University (BCU)

Birmingham campus — Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Study Level
Undergraduate · 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,570
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering with Foundation Year is designed to prepare students for careers in audio technology and production, covering areas such as live sound, acoustics, studio recording, and audio hardware and software development. Delivered in collaboration with Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, the course combines technical knowledge, creative practice, and hands-on experience to support progression into the sound engineering industry. The four-year programme includes a Foundation Year, which provides essential knowledge and skills to support successful progression onto the full degree. The curriculum offers a broad exploration of audio disciplines, including acoustics, broadcast audio, immersive technologies, and studio production, alongside emerging areas such as embedded audio systems, machine learning in audio, and multi-channel sound design. Students benefit from access to purpose-built facilities, including professional recording studios at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and the immersive SoundLab® at STEAMhouse. They gain experience using industry-standard tools and technologies such as Logic, Pro Tools, MATLAB, Python, and C++, as well as working with Solid State Logic (SSL) mixing consoles, professional PA systems, and a wide range of high-quality microphones. The course offers an optional professional placement year, providing students with the opportunity to spend a full year working with an employer after successfully completing their second year of study. This placement enables students to gain valuable industry experience, develop practical skills, and explore potential career paths, with some choosing to return to the same employer after graduation. Students who wish to undertake a placement year are responsible for securing a suitable role relevant to their area of study, supported by the University’s extensive network of employers and dedicated Careers teams. Once a placement is secured, students can transfer onto the placement version of the course.
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Credential
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 18,570
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Birmingham campus

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

4 Cardigan Street

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
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About the Institution

The Birmingham City University offers a range of subjects and specialisms across six Schools – Arts; Business; Law and Social Sciences; Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering; Life and Health Sciences; and Nursing and Midwifery – as well as the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. The university’s early history can be traced back to 1843 with the founding of the Birmingham Society of Arts and School of Design. Over time, five individual colleges were brought together to form The City of Birmingham Polytechnic in 1971, which later became Birmingham City University. With around 31...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.