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Live Sound & Event Management at dBs Institute - UCAS

dBs Institute

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Falmouth University

Live Sound & Event Management

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

This course is designed for those who want to work at the heart of live sound & event management, combining technical sound engineering with the skills to plan, manage and deliver exceptional events. You’ll gain hands-on experience in live sound while developing the professional knowledge needed to run safe, sustainable and successful shows, tours and festivals. You’ll build core skills in front-of-house mixing, sound system setup, digital desks and audio signal flow. Alongside this, you’ll explore the practical and logistical aspects of event production, including licensing, event law, health and safety, budgeting, scheduling and artist liaison. The course also encourages creative thinking, giving you the tools to design events that are not just technically sound but innovative, engaging and inclusive. With modules in sustainability, immersive sound, technical planning and festival production, this course reflects how real-world events are delivered through collaboration between engineers, managers and creative teams. Optional modules in live broadcast, advanced mixing and leadership allow you to deepen your expertise and tailor your path. You’ll work alongside producers, performers and technicians from across our music degrees on real events, building the experience and confidence to take on key roles in the live music industry. Whether you're aiming to tour as a sound engineer, run multi-stage productions or lead technical teams, this course prepares you to thrive. Why you'll love this course

  • Built around real live events - You’ll be working on real events, building PA systems, mixing, rigging and managing logistics in professional venues alongside artists, engineers and technicians.
  • Live sound meets production - Build technical confidence in front-of-house mixing, sound systems and digital desks while learning to manage teams, coordinate artists and deliver safe, efficient events. A dual skillset that prepares you for the full spectrum of live events.
  • Shape your studies to your ambitions - With optional modules in festival production, management and leadership, advanced system design and acoustics, and many more, you’ll be able to specialise or diversify and align your studies with your career goals.
Year 1 In Year 1, you’ll build a practical and professional foundation in live sound and event management. You’ll get hands-on experience with front-of-house mixing, digital desks, and live sound setup, while exploring the core principles of audio systems, signal flow, and technical stage planning. Alongside this, you’ll begin developing essential event skills through modules in event production and logistics, learning how to design, coordinate, and deliver safe, efficient, and engaging live music experiences. Year 2 In Year 2, you’ll strengthen your skills across both live sound engineering and event operations. You’ll study sound system theory, event law, and logistics in greater depth, learning how to coordinate teams, manage risk, and work closely with artists and crews. A core focus on sustainability and health and safety supports your development as a responsible and adaptable event professional. Optional modules in broadcast sound, marketing, and performance technologies allow you to tailor your direction to your interests and career goals. Year 3 In Year 3, you’ll focus on professional delivery, innovation, and self-directed work. Two major projects enable you to explore new ideas and build an industry-ready portfolio. Whether designing sound systems or leading production teams, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned to real-world scenarios. Optional modules in festival production, acoustics, leadership, and collaborative practice allow you to deepen your specialism or broaden your capabilities. You’ll graduate with the confidence, knowledge, and experience to thrive across the live music and events industry.

Modules

Year 1 - Core Modules

  • Industry Foundations
  • Front of House & Signal Flow
  • Live Event Fundamentals
  • Digital Mixing Techniques
  • Live Event Production
  • Live Sound Planning & Pre-Production
Year 2 - Core Modules
  • Industry Practice
  • Sound System Theory & Application
  • Event Law & Logistics
  • Creative Research Practice
  • Sustainable Event Practice
Year 2 - Option Modules
  • Live Recording & Broadcast
  • Advanced Mixing Techniques
  • Marketing & Promotion
  • Integrative Performance Technologies
Year 3 - Core Modules
  • Innovation: Exploration
  • Industry Portfolio Development
  • Innovation: Realisation
  • Industry Portfolio Delivery
Year 3 - Option Modules
  • Music Education & Wellbeing Practice
  • Advanced System Design & Acoustics
  • Management & Leadership in the Music Industry
  • Collaborative Creative Practice
  • Sound Cultures
  • Festival Production: Sound, Staging and Technical Design
Please note. Option modules are subject to availability and may change, depending on factors such as demand, staffing and timetabling. As part of our process of continuous improvement, we routinely review course content to ensure that all our students benefit from a high-quality and rewarding academic experience. As such, there may be some changes made to your course which are not immediately reflected in the content displayed on our website. Any students affected will be informed of any changes made directly.

Assessment method

Learning is collaborative, practical and grounded in the realities of live music production. You’ll work in event spaces, rehearsal rooms and sound labs using the same professional tools found in industry settings, from digital mixing desks and PA systems to logistics software and event planning frameworks. Workshops, live briefs, and production simulations support your learning across sound engineering, scheduling, stage management and artist liaison. These experiences prepare you for the complex, fast-moving nature of live event delivery. Assessment methods:

  • Assessments are 100% coursework
  • Portfolio development of live performance, creative, practical and/or technical work.‍
‍- Written assignments.
  • Presentations.

How to apply

14Jan

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

Course code:
W479
Institution code:
D16
Campus name:
DBS Institute Bristol
Campus code:
D

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We regret that this course is not available to international applicants who would require a Student Visa. At this time, we are currently unable to accept international students on our on-campus undergraduate degree programmes. Students who hold settled or pre-settled status may qualify, more detail can be found on our website.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Who's this course for? We’re looking for people who are excited by the challenge of making live events happen, from the sound desk to the production office. Maybe you’ve helped run gigs, managed tech at school or college, or volunteered at a festival. You might be more drawn to live sound, or more interested in planning, logistics and coordination or a bit of both. You thrive on the energy of live events, whether you’re mixing front of house or coordinating staging and artist riders. This course is for those ready to scale up their impact, take on bigger events, and lead at the intersection of sound and show production.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.dbsinstitute.ac.uk/all-courses/ba-hons-live-sound-event-management#section-who-is-this-for

Additional entry requirements

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English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests. Where an offer of a place is conditional on you meeting our English language requirement, you will need to meet that condition before your offer is made unconditional and you can begin studying. We can only accept tests that have been completed within the last two years.

You can find full information of accepted qualification on our validating partner's website.

https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements

Student Outcomes

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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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Live Sound & Event Management at dBs Institute - UCAS