Audio Engineering - BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production - Degree
Whether you want to work in a recording studio, in post production for film or TV, radio, sound design, game sound or applications of sound in business, the Audio Production degree programme comprehensively prepares you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required for a successful career.
Our commitment to quality and our emphasis on hands-on education guarantees you will receive vast access to our world-class audio facilities and equipment, providing you with extensive opportunity to advance your skills to a professional level and giving you a competitive edge upon graduation.
The hands-on practical ethos offers individual studio time supported by one to one tutors. This enables you to bring the theory, concepts and tools together with your creativity in a variety of fields; from studio recording on large format consoles to sound design and editing, using a variety of platforms including ProTools and Apple Logic.
Our commitment to quality and our emphasis on hands-on education guarantees you will receive vast access to our world-class audio facilities and equipment, providing you with extensive opportunity to advance your skills to a professional level and giving you a competitive edge upon graduation.
The hands-on practical ethos offers individual studio time supported by one to one tutors. This enables you to bring the theory, concepts and tools together with your creativity in a variety of fields; from studio recording on large format consoles to sound design and editing, using a variety of platforms including ProTools and Apple Logic.
- 401: Core Concepts and Pre-Production
- The aim of the first module is to help students build a theoretical foundation based on the concepts that will be further explored throughout their studies.
This introduction to the Audio Engineering programme should also be viewed as a preparation for future production-related activities i.e. students start their training on the operation of the audio devices that will be used in production and post-production environments.
Topics covered include sound theory, music theory, equalisation, effects and dynamic range processors, microphones, loudspeakers, basic signal flow and acoustics. - 402: Production (Music and Film)
- The second module presents students with opportunities to apply their theoretical knowledge in a variety of production environments.
During this term students study production techniques, analogue and digital consoles, digital audio workstations, synthesis, MIDI and sampling. Students are also introduced to the world of post production for film and TV and multichannel audio (surround sound) - 501: Advanced Post-Production and Industry Perspectives
- The third module incorporates the study of advanced concepts relating to production, including live sound, and to the post-production stage of film and music projects.
Students are introduced to large-format consoles, mixing using automation, and advanced digital audio workstations. An important component of this module is the recording and mixing of a 24 track production. - 502: Creative Media Practice
- This module aims to position the discipline specific knowledge and skills acquired during the first three modules of the programme within a wider industry, business and cultural context. The structure and operations of the culture industries are examined together with the meanings produced in the interplay between culture, cultural products and the consumer.
The resulting implications for the pitching of creative media ideas and the marketing of creative media products are also considered. Students take their existing skills and adapt them for a range of markets, cultures and platforms, requiring students to understand other cultures and assimilate other disciplines into their practice. - 601: Advanced Audio Practice
- Designed to develop audio-specific knowledge and skills to more sophisticated conceptual and technical levels through the realisation and evaluation of advanced audio applications, students will be introduced to recording sound on location (film sound and music) and learn how to programme synthesisers, effects and virtual instruments using Pure Data.
Additionally, students will be given an in-depth insight into music history and will learn how to apply this knowledge in a electroacoustic composition.
Lastly, students will learn about the music industry and discuss topics such as management, physical and digital distribution and publishing. - 610: Major Project (BA) - or -
- This module is the culmination of the degree programme, enabling students to demonstrate the full range of their technical, creative and academic skills. The major project is self-generated and may take one of many different forms.
The project is intended to demonstrate a range of advanced skills in accordance with the requirements of a substantial Bachelor of Arts project. Through successful completion the student will also exhibit their capacity to conduct independent research and manage a large-scale venture. - 620: Major Project (BSc)
- This module is the culmination of the degree programme, enabling students to demonstrate the full range of their technical, scientific and academic skills. The major project is self-generated and may take one of many different forms.
The project is intended to demonstrate a range of advanced skills in accordance with the requirements of a substantial Bachelor of Science project. Through successful completion the student will also exhibit their capacity to conduct independent research and manage a large-scale venture.
As well as your talent and dedication, a career in creative media requires financial investment in your education.
We recognise that this is not always easy, especially if you don't have an income. This is why we have various payment plan options to help you pay your fees.
We recognise that this is not always easy, especially if you don't have an income. This is why we have various payment plan options to help you pay your fees.
Download our Tuition Fees and Payment Plans here.
Funding
- England
- Students following Higher Education programmes (BA/BSc or DipHE) can apply for a student loan of up to £6000 per year covering part of the course fees. The Student Loans Company (SLC) Tuition Fee Loan is paid on a student’s behalf to SAE Institute.
Students may also qualify for a maintenance loan and additional grants dependent on personal circumstances to help you with your day to day living costs.
For more information, advice, eligibility and online application, please visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance - Scotland
- Partial funding from SAAS (Student Awards Agency for Scotland) is available as a grant to qualifying Scottish students.
Students may also qualify for a maintenance loan and additional grants dependent on personal circumstances to help you with your day to day living costs.
For more information, advice, eligibility and online application, please visit:
www.saas.gov.uk/student_support/index.htm - Northern Ireland
- Tuition Fee support of up to £3465 per year is available for students residing in NI and studying at a wholly private HEI in the UK.
Students may also qualify for a maintenance loan and additional grants dependent on personal circumstances to help you with your day to day living costs.
See Student Finance NI for more information: www.studentfinanceni.co.uk - Wales
- Tuition Fee support of up to £6000 per year in the form of a Student Loan is available for students residing in Wales following Higher Education programmes (BA/BSc or DipHE) in the UK.
Students may also qualify for a maintenance loan and additional grants dependent on personal circumstances to help you with your day to day living costs.
See Student Finance Wales for more information: www.studentfinancewales.co.uk - EU Students
- Depending on your circumstances you can apply to Student Finance England for help with tuition fees and additional help such as your living costs.
For further information, advice and eligibility please visit Student Finance EU
For more information on how to pay the remainder of your tuition fees please download our payment plan options
DEGREE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Successful applicants would normally be expected to meet the following requirements:
As a creative school, SAE Institute is always looking for people who are excited about the creative media industries and therefore welcomes applicants without formal qualifications. In such cases, we will interview the student and may look at a portfolio of their work.
For International equivalency of UK qualifications, you can email your query by clicking here.
Additionally, students whose first language is not English will need a qualification that demonstrates competence in English.
Successful applicants would normally be expected to meet the following requirements:
- Minimum age 18, and
- A minimum of 160 UCAS tariff points, and
- GCSE Maths and English Language at grade C or above, or
- For applications from mature students (aged 21 and above), we also consider work and life experience. In such cases, SAE Institute requires applicants to provide satisfactory evidence of their ability to successfully complete the programme.
As a creative school, SAE Institute is always looking for people who are excited about the creative media industries and therefore welcomes applicants without formal qualifications. In such cases, we will interview the student and may look at a portfolio of their work.
For International equivalency of UK qualifications, you can email your query by clicking here.
Additionally, students whose first language is not English will need a qualification that demonstrates competence in English.
- Approved English Language Tests
- Preferred (if you need to take an English language test for your application)
- IELTS: 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 within each component)
- TOEFL: iBT: 80 (with no less than 17 within each component)*
Acceptable (if you already have a valid test transcript or certificate)
- Cambridge Proficiency Test: no less than C
- Cambridge Advanced Test: no less than B
- Cambridge ESOL: CPE Grade C CAE Grade B
- Start Dates
- Winter: 4th February 2013 Note: Old fees apply - Download here
Spring: 28th May 2013
Autumn: 30th September 2013 - How to Apply
- Applications can be made directly with us through any of the methods below. At the time of application a deposit is required to be paid.
By Email - Please download and complete the application form and return it together with scans of supporting documents by clicking here. A member of our admissions team will then contact you to arrange payment of the deposit.
By Post - Please print and complete the application form, and return it with your supporting documents to Admissions at the campus address displayed to the right of this page.
A member of our admissions team will then contact you to arrange payment of the deposit.
In Person - Please print and complete the application form and submit it to reception who will also take payment of the deposit by credit or debit card. - Can I apply via UCAS?
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UK Students can apply via the UCAS system if they prefer. To do so you will require the following UCAS codes:
BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production
To start your UCAS application click here.
Course Code: W616
Institution Code: S05
London Campus Code: A - International Applicants
- International students can apply directly with the campus as stated in the How to Apply section.
If you are unsure as to whether your qualifications are equivalent to our entry requirements you can email your query by clicking here.
COURSE DURATION: 2 YEARS
This programme is validated by Middlesex University. Students will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion of their studies.
