Sound Technology BA (Hons)
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Sound Technology BA (Hons) at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Others in Technology.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Others in Technology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24126 | £22246 | £26058 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20546 - £28431 | £16630 - £28322 | £19281 - £33477 |
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Course Description
Our course takes a wide view of what working with sound means, to create the next generation of audio professionals able to work across the entire audio industry: recorded sound, live sound, film and TV, gaming and emergent technology.
In your first year you establish the solid foundations required to develop and progress throughout the course. From the second year onwards as your skills advance and you use more sophisticated technology you select areas of study that reflect your aspirations, strengths and interests.
Number of places available each year: 34
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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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Sound Technology BA (Hons) at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
| 50% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Other Health Professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Minimum of five GCSEs grade C (these should include Maths, English Language and Physics/ Science Dual Award). For applicants taking the reformed GCSE qualifications, we will consider the new grade 4 as being equivalent to a grade C. Minimum of 112* UCAS points is normally required. This equates to: - Three A-Levels at grades B, B, C. All A-Level subjects accepted excluding General Studies. Points from AS and Key Skills are not counted - BTEC Extended Diploma – Distinction, Merit, Merit - BTEC Diploma – Distinction*, Distinction* We accept all equivalent UK and overseas qualifications including Advanced Diplomas, Irish Leaving Certificate, Scottish Highers, European, International and Welsh Baccalaureate, Abitur, Vitnemål and SAT/ACT. *We may make offers that are up to 16 points lower in cases where we assess the candidate as an exceptionally strong fit for the course based on their experience, application and interview.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Costs
Tuition Fees Sound Technology BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £19500 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £19500 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £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)
About Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) is a Music, Dance, and Acting college that was founded by Mark Featherstone-Witty, as well as Paul McCartney. Students here have access to all the facilities they could need, such as state-of-the-art audio recording studios, the George Harrison Workshop Studio, Sennheiser TV Studio, among many others. LIPA does not deliver university degrees, but instead awards its graduate students “Companionships”.
Student composition of Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
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Total number of students enrolled at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 920
- postgraduates:
- 45
- Total:
- 965
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