BTEC Sound Engineering

The course is taught over a series of 5 different units: Studio Recording Techniques: learn how to set up and use equipment to record in our studios. Mixing and Mastering: learn how to mix and master a track to a professional standard. Live Sound: learn about live sound equipment and how to set it up and run it at a concert. DAW Production: learn how to use different types of music software to create and produce different musical products. Working as a Production Team: work in a team to produce an album.

Lessons in Sound Engineering are very practical to give students the best opportunities to develop their skills for the industry or further study at degree level. You will study both independently and as part of a team, depending on the nature of your task, which means each lesson is varied in delivery. You will have access to our state-of-the-art iMac suite, complete with industry standard software and our amazing recording studio with top quality microphones, preamps and other equipment. Finally, the music department are keen to run many different trips for our students to enhance your experience on the course even more. We love to visit industry leading universities and plan to go on music tours overseas, so that you can get real world experience!