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Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering

University of Derby

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University of Derby
UCAS CODE: HJ39

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Derby

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

You’ll learn from industry experienced tutors in our dedicated facilities with world-class equipment.One of the leading courses of its kind in the country, this degree prepares you for a technical career in the pulsating world of live events. With the technology involved becoming ever more complex, there is an urgent demand for more skilled engineers and technicians in the industry.Cover fascinating aspects of electronics, optics, acoustics, computer aided design, simulation and control, and electrical power distribution.Enjoy collaborative projects, working closely with other students specialising in subjects such as music technology, music, electronics and theatre.Look forward to excellent employment prospects: the majority of our students go into employment, freelancing or further study after graduating.We have an excellent employment track record and our graduates work in all areas of the entertainment industry. You could work as an engineer at a hire or production company - specifying, designing and operating sound, lighting, staging and video systems - or as a theatre technical manager. Many of our graduates work as a freelance engineers or set up their own businesses. Some graduates also progress to roles in design and manufacturing, media, broadcasting, acoustics, technical sales and support, education and event technology. There are opportunities to advance to postgraduate studies too.

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Tuition fees

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£ 16,900per year

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    71st

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    62nd out of 96 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 185
    114 61%

    76th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    26th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    37th

    18

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