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Southampton Solent University:
Southampton Solent University located one hour from London in the South of England is one of the UK's newest universities offering a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours Degree Course in Sound Engineering to UK and International Students. Our Sound Engineering course aims to blend production and performance creativity with sound business knowledge, giving you a skill set that few other Music degrees offer. This will give you a much-needed edge in an industry that is notoriously hard to break in to.

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Photo of Sound Engineering Course in Southampton, UKOver the last decade graduates from our Sound Engineering Degree course have secured employment in a wide range of sound engineering appointments in almost every area of the media and entertainment industry. Big name employers include Abbey Road Studios, Dolby Laboratories, Pinewood Studios, G-Cap Media, BBC, ITV, Formula 1, SSL Audio and Twickenham Film Studios.

Learning:
You will use a range of learning media and have the opportunity to undertake a major Level 6 project allied to your degree. A suite of new audio, acoustic studios and electronics laboratories will provide you with a practitioner’s hands-on approach to learning.

Student Accommodation:
First time away from home? There's nothing to worry about. Built in the nineties, our Student Residences are not only modern and attractive, they're also great places to work, relax, socialise and meet new friends. There's a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and a real community spirit. There are six Residences in total and all are within a stroll of the city centre and the campus. So, whether it's lectures, a session in the library, shopping or a night out on the town, it's all close by.

BSc (Hons) Degree Course in Sound Engineering:

This sound engineering degree, part of the Sound and Music Technology Programme, has three major themes which run throughout the duration of the course; audio production, audio technology and electro-acoustic systems.

Course Content:
Audio Studio Recording; Video Production; Media Electronics; Digital Audio; Light and Sound; Audio and Video Technology; Sound Design; Project Preparation; Electronic Applications; Media Computing; Media Formats; Audio Systems; Audio Post Production; Technology Project; Transmission and Networking Technologies; Outside Broadcasting; Digital Broadcasting; Film And Video Technology; Audio Systems Design; Production Project; Communication Signal Processing; Curriculum Plus.

Location:

Southampton Solent University is located in the heart of Southampton, on the South Coast of England, just over an hour by train to London and within easy distance of Bournemouth, Portsmouth and Winchester. Its location makes it easy to travel to Europe either by ferry or from the city's airport at Eastleigh.

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