Master the Art of Audio Engineering
Dive into the world of professional audio engineering and elevate your skills to the next level. Develop the art of production, mixing, and mastering for music, film, and animation. Discover the power of sound effects and dialogue to enhance visual content. Our expert tutors and comprehensive resources will equip you with the knowledge and tools to build a career in sound. Join our community of talented audio engineers and unlock your full potential.
- Recording and producing music
- Mixing
- Sound design
- Avid Pro Tools training
- Mixing for film
- Post production sound and video
- Mastering music
- Portfolio development
Year 1
Recording & Production 1 (40 credits)
Focuses on building fundamental knowledge of underlying concepts and principles associated with the capture of audio, and an ability to apply, interpret and evaluate these skills within the context of the subject area.
Mixing & Delivering Music (20 credits)
Content focuses on building fundamental knowledge of underlying concepts and principles associated with mixing audio and building an understanding of emotional architecture.
Digital Tools & Workflow 1 (20 credits)
Build fundamental knowledge of underlying concepts and principles associated with the use of digital audio workstations, and development of workflows and editing techniques.
Contextual Research (20 credits)
Develops fundamental research skills, academic writing, teamwork, and explores the impact of technological advancements in the sound recording industry, offering students insight and the ability to interpret and share their findings.
Career & Portfolio Development (20 credits)
Enhancing self-directed learning, this module encourages research and experimentation to develop transferable skills beyond the core subject area, equipping students with resources for self-promotion and networking.
Year 2
Recording & Production 2 (20 credits)
Focuses on the critical understanding of established principles and practice and the ability to apply and adapt fundamental skills and knowledge to solve problems and meet a range of production requirements.
Mixing for Picture (40 credits)
Focuses on exploring feature-film workflows, storytelling through sound, enhancing pre-mixing and stem creation skills, automation, mixing techniques, understanding delivery formats and standards, and applying music production techniques to post-production.
Digital Tools & Workflows 2 (20 credits)
Advances audio production skills by teaching recording, editing, and synthesising techniques for moving images, focusing on sound design theory, creating original content, designing sound for animation or game cinematics, and promoting reflective practice to consolidate learning.
Post Production (20 credits)
Aims to enhance communication in collaborative audio-visual projects, explore video editing practices, establish knowledge of professional video software workflows, and build essential skills for visual project delivery.
Research Project (20 credits)
This module focuses on developing research methods, enhancing academic writing for dissertations, exploring negotiated topics, and supporting ongoing personal and professional development in year two.
Year 3
Honours Project (40 credits)
The summation of the work explored over the years on your course. This module provides a platform for you to showcase your readiness for employment or further study, dedicate resources to your chosen career path, engage in tutorial discussions for content development, consolidate skills and knowledge gained throughout the programme.
Recording & Production 3 (20 credits)
Elevate critical knowledge, skills, and decision-making to a professional level, equipping students with the expertise to specify, install, and manage audio equipment, enhance creative and technical production abilities, and develop strategies for complex problem-solving, drawing on comprehensive course knowledge and advanced research skills in areas like system synchronisation, advanced microphone techniques, sound design, digital simulation, and audio compression, while promoting self-development and teamwork.
Dissertation (20 credits)
This dissertation module aims to showcase students’ academic prowess, analytical and expressive abilities, signal their readiness for challenging roles to employers, and allow them to produce significant independent research on a negotiated topic of special or professional interest relevant to their course.
Mastering & Delivery (20 credits)
Focuses on the final stages of a project or production, preparing mixes for manufacture, combining legacy analogue with current digital technology, leveraging detailed knowledge across audio engineering and production, fostering autonomy and professionalism, discussing client-based decision-making, and exploring various industry and consumer deliverable formats.
Professional Portfolio Management (20 credits)
Aims to advance long-term planning and career promotion strategies, enhance online visibility, maximize networking and employment opportunities, learn from successful media professionals’ online profiles, and continuously update and improve personal profiles for ongoing personal and professional development.
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Why Choose The Audio Engineering and Production Degree at Futureworks?
You will love our facilities – our recording studios are among the best in the country. We have 12 music, mastering and post-production studios, featuring top of the range consoles such as Neve, Avid S6, SSL and Icon, with stunning monitoring and classic microphones to match. You can see more about our incredible facilities elsewhere on the site, but our main claim is that all the studios contain the hardware and software you will be expected to work on in the real world of audio engineering.
This course will enable you to progress through every studio, starting with the simplest, working up to the biggest and most advanced facilities. By the time you leave us, you will be confident working in virtually any studio environment.
What sets Futureworks apart is our tutor team. Our experienced and professional tutors are industry active, feeding current techniques from live briefs and high-profile projects into your programme of study. They bring energy and industry expertise.
In addition, Futureworks Music is our multi-genre, in-house record label that has commercially released our student, graduate, and staff music productions since 2011. Whilst studying with us, the label team will take you through getting your music onto the world’s leading streaming and broadcast platforms; access and guidance continue even after you’ve finished studying with us.
This course is validated by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
Your Audio Engineering and Production Degree Career Opportunities
Our Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree programmes are a blend of technology and creativity, designed to target a wide range of career opportunities.
There are many roles and career paths that fit under the broad umbrella of “sound”: Sound Engineer, Music Producer, Mix Engineer, Mastering Engineer, Dialogue Editor, Sound Effects Editor, Dubbing Mixer, Sound Supervisor, Game Audio Designer, Live Sound, Acoustics, Noise Control, Studio Design, Location Sound, Forensic Audio, Audiology…
Many of our students progress on to postgraduate study – MSc and MA programmes in Sound & Music Production, Sound Design, Acoustics and Noise Control, Audiology, Public Policy and Human Development – to name but a few.
Location & Teaching
You will study at our Riverside Campus, located in the centre of Manchester. As part of your course, some of your lessons may take place at our filming facility, Futureworks Studios located in MediaCityUK, a few miles from the city centre.
Futureworks recognises that the skill and contribution of its teaching staff are vital to the delivery of high quality Higher Education. All programmes are managed by a dedicated Programme Leader and team of experienced tutors. Our excellent links with industry employers mean you’ll have access to exciting guest lectures and fantastic opportunities to gain experience on real-world projects.
Applying to this Course
To be considered for this course, you will require 104-120 UCAS points.
You can apply for this course by applying directly to Futureworks. Alternatively, you can apply via the UCAS system. The UCAS codes for this course are as follows:-
UCAS Code: J9W3
Institution Code: F98
If you have any questions about applying for a degree course please call us on 0161 214 4602, email [email protected] or look at our Admissions page.
There are no interviews for this course. Successful applications will receive an offer directly from Futureworks (or via your UCAS application if you applied through UCAS).
All of our courses start in September and are full time, 3 year courses. More information on relevant dates can be found on the Term Dates page.
International Students
Futureworks is able to accept any applications from applicants who require a Student Visa (formerly called Tier 4 Visa) to study in the UK. Entry criteria for International students will vary. Please see International Students for full details.
“My experience on the audio engineering course has been positive, with the field approached from many angles, suitable from an employability perspective. Expect friendly and approachable tutors with a vast experience, as well as equally kind and helpful staff. Access to studio facilities and industry standard equipment is a highlight of studying at Futureworks. Easy access to students working towards degrees in related fields, such as Film making and Post Production is a desirable bonus as well, creating an ideal medium of learning and collaboration.”
Audio Engineering & Production Student
“I enjoyed the fair and well managed access to all of the studios, the extra curricular efforts and support from all lecturers and the variety of the course. This course has given me extensive knowledge, experience and confidence that I can carry across to my career as a Drummer and Audio Engineer.”
Audio Engineering & Production Graduate
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