Program Overview

Our BSc (Hons) Live Sound, Lighting and Performance degree is one of five exciting courses in the Undergraduate Music Programme.

A varied course where you will cover the fundamentals of sound principles such as acoustics and capture, sound reinforcement, music studio design, signal-theory, processing, sound synthesis, audio electronics, networked audio, multichannel audio and storage. Once the basics are established, you will focus on venue-based audio systems - from concert halls to festivals and everything in-between.

In addition to handling and designing audio systems, you will also learn about video, lighting, augmentation, and virtual reality through the lens of broadcast and live events.

On this course you will collaborate extensively within the School of Creative Arts, connecting with peers in the fields of Music Production, Audio Engineering and Songwriting. These shared experiences are reflective of how you will work in industry.

Many of our university staff within the Music department are active within the music industry, whether as producers, songwriters, composers, remixers, sound designers or technology journalists, and are able to bring their experience and expertise into the teaching space.

Why choose this course?
Our Live Sound, Lighting and Performance Technology course is part of the School of Creative Arts, a dynamic academic community with flexible learning.

Situated close to London and with excellent access to industry, our vibrant creative community offers an inspiring and supportive environment in which to build your creative career.

Much of the delivery of this course will take place in our dedicated Live Sound and Lighting Stage facility, jam packed with the latest in performance technology. Designed to a high specification to accurately reflect a modern live venue – you will be well equipped to authentically put your knowledge and skills into practice.

On this course you will benefit from strong industry links via the Music Academic Partnership (MAP), a groundbreaking initiative that unites educational institutions with members of the UK music industry. This collaboration aims to strengthen the connection between academia and the music sector, offering students unique opportunities to engage with industry professionals and enhance their career prospects within the dynamic world of music.