UCAS code H642
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Designed by industry professionals, this skills-led honours degree aims to help graduates progress to the forefront of the sector and have sustainable and rewarding careers.
Our lecturers are experienced, research-active professionals. The course is also industry accredited by the Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES) representing the Association of Professional Recording Services (APRS), the Music Producers Guild (MPG), UK Screen and associate industry bodies. This provides assurance to you and employers of the course's potential and value.
We offer modern student accommodation in Perth ideally suited to students on this course.
Core modules are:
You will also choose two option modules which may include:
Core modules are:
You will also choose two option modules which may include:
Core modules are:
You will also choose one option module which may include:
You must also complete a dissertation.
You will learn through a combination of face-to-face lectures, tutorials and studio work, and online study via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors.
Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.
For students normally domiciled in Scotland or the European Union/EEA (outside of the UK) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
Year | Level | Full-time | Part-time | ||
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2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | ||
Year 1 | HNC | £1,285 | £1,285 | £86 (per HN credit) | £86 (per HN credit) |
Year 2 | DipHE | £1,820 | £1,820 | £215 (per 20 credit module) | £215 (per 20 credit module) |
Year 3 | Degree | £1,820 | £1,820 | £215 (per 20 credit module) | £215 (per 20 credit module) |
Year 4 | Honours | £1,820 | £1,820 | £215 (per 20 credit module) | £215 (per 20 credit module) |
For students living in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland) studying this course full time, the following fees apply:
Year | Level | Full-time | Part-time | ||
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2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2018-19 | 2018-19 | ||
Year 1 | HNC | £6,510 | £6,720 | £434 (per HN credit) | £448 (per HN credit) |
Year 2 | DipHE | £9,000 | £9,000 | £1,500 (per 20 credit module) | £1,500 (per 20 credit module) |
Year 3 | Degree | £9,000 | £9,000 | £1,500 (per 20 credit module) | £1,500 (per 20 credit module) |
Year 4 | Honours | free* | free* | £1,500 (per 20 credit module) | £1,500 (per 20 credit module) |
*4th year free only for students studying full-time who have paid for previous 3 years at the University of the Highlands and Islands.
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
There are a number of funding options available to UK and EU students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living whilst studying.
For students who do not normally reside in the UK or European Union and with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
Year | Level | Full-time | Part-time ** | ||
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2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | ||
Year 1 | HNC | £6,510 | £6,720 | £434 (per HN credit) | £448 (per HN credit) |
Year 2 | DipHE | £11,550 | £12,200 | £1,925 (per 20 credit module) | £2,034 (per 20 credit module) |
Year 3 | Degree | £11,550 | £12,200 | £1,925 (per 20 credit module) | £2,034 (per 20 credit module) |
Year 4 | Honours | £11,550 | £12,200 | £1,925 (per 20 credit module) | £2,034 (per 20 credit module) |
**There is no part-time study option for Tier 4 sponsored international students.
Further information on international course fees.
A no fee increase guarantee is available for self-funding full-time and structured part-time RUK and International undergraduate students for continuous and contiguous study for the same award, up to the permitted standard time limit for the relevant award.
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact Perth College UHI for more information.
Once you have completed the BSc (Hons) Audio Engineering course a range of jobs in sound production in the music and entertainment industry will be open to you. These could include producing content for television, radio or online broadcast; recording and creating sound effects for film, working in computer gaming; and live production audio for concerts, conference, and theatre.
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
The facilities and equipment are up-to-date and perfect for preparing me for the workplace. I have gained great work experience and my qualification will give me the necessary knowledge I need to work as an audio engineer in live sound, or for a broadcasting company.
Christine Heriot studied our HNC Sound Production before progressing on to the second year of the BSc (Hons) Audio Engineering at our Perth College UHI campus.
International applicants should apply using the UHI International application form. Please download and print the form, complete and return using the address indicated. More information is available for international applicants at our international student page
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). UHI operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of gender, age, disability, ethnicity and socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.