Audio Engineering BSc (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Audio Engineering BSc (Hons) and other courses in CAH10 at Leeds Beckett University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in CAH10.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in others in technology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of CAH10 at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £19000 | £18500 | £22000 |
25-75 percentile range | £17500 - £25000 | £14000 - £22000 | £17000 - £28500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of others in technology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24126 | £22246 | £26058 |
25-75 percentile range | £20546 - £28431 | £16630 - £28322 | £19281 - £33477 |
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Course Description
Turn your passion for sound into your future career. You'll develop the technical audio engineering skills required by the acoustics and pro-audio industries.
Take your passion for audio to the next level with this JAMES-accredited degree.
As part of this course, you'll:
- Understand the physical nature and behaviour of sound and use this to benefit audio production and performance
- Analyse how audio systems work to be able to design your own solutions
- Study a blend of engineering, acoustics, programming and electronics
- Apply your skills and knowledge to acoustic issues and audio design solutions you’ll face in industry
- Practise finding solutions to audio engineering problems such as predicting and reducing the acoustic impact of rail lines on nearby homes, and designing a public address system to deliver a speech to thousands of listeners
- Apply your knowledge to a variety of contexts including studio recording, environmental acoustics and sound reproduction systems
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Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support) which encourages the delivery of workshops and lectures from industry professionals. A placement option between your second and third years will provide an opportunity to gain experience in industry.
Develop collaborative skills
Working with others is often at the forefront of a career in the audio industries. This course will help you to improve your communications skills and confidence, so you’re prepared for working collaboratively in the workplace.
Learn from experts
You’ll be taught by a teaching team with a wealth of professional experience who continue to work in the audio industry. Many of your tutors are members of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and Audio Engineering Society (AES).
Specialist facilities
Study in our specialist audio engineering lab and develop your skills in our anechoic chamber and our reverberation room. You'll have a variety of tools to practice acoustic analysis - measuring sound pressure levels, frequency response, and other audio parameters - allowing you to look at how an audio system performs. Specialist software is available to enable you to design your own audio software tools.
Why study Audio Engineering at Leeds Beckett University...
- Accredited by JAMES - we were the first university in England to become a JAMES Integrated Learning Centre
- Strong links with the music industry and guest lectures delivered by industry experts
- Opportunity to take a ‘sandwich’ year of paid employment in industry to build your skills and experience
- Study within one of the largest university arts communities in the north
- Access to specialist facilities in the new Leeds School of Arts building
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Audio Engineering BSc (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University
30% | Natural and social science professionals |
25% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Sales occupations |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Audio Engineering BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
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About Leeds Beckett University
Established in 1824, Leeds Beckett University is located on the Northern side of Leeds City Centre. There are a variety of campus buildings in the area, including the Polytechnic site, Electric Press, the Old Broadcasting House, the university’s Business School, and more. Leeds is the ideal student city, with an abundance of activities and nightlife to take advantage of, plus a reliable bus service for getting around easily.
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Student composition of Leeds Beckett University
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Total number of students enrolled at Leeds Beckett University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16235
- postgraduates:
- 3890
- Total:
- 20125
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