21Jun
UndergraduateUniversity of Central Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Course overview Want to learn more about sound design? Discover how to make the sound that you hear on TV, films, radio and music. Learn from industry professionals on our Sound Design foundation year. Foundation year courses are designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the qualifications yet. You'll learn more about different art specialisms and gain important study skills. Once you progress on to your Sound Design degree, you'll learn through a series of projects that include individual work, collaborative efforts and live briefs. This will allow you to explore every aspect of sound design in a creative way, while developing your own personal practice. Why study with us
- Your foundation year will equip you with the academic skills you need for success.
- Learn about different art specialisms before you progress onto your Sound Design degree.
- You'll work on projects and attend lectures and demonstrations. These are designed to develop the skills you need to become a successful sound designer.
- Our foundation year will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge for your degree.
- You can develop your skills to suit your interests and learn more about art specialisms.
- Once you progress onto your degree, you'll learn new and emerging techniques that span a range of sound design outputs.
- Music production
- Film and TV
- Animation
- Podcasts and radio
- Audio installations
- Games
- Theatre
- VR/AR/MR
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
How to apply
29Jan
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.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MP
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Pass (D or E)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,535, and then £9,535 per year for the remainder of the course.
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Provider information
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE