Audio Technology (Direct Entry) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Audio Technology (Direct Entry) BSc (Hons)
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO YEAR 1 INTAKE FOR THIS PROGRAMME
Audio is an everyday part of our lives, whether it is listening to music on a portable player, catching up on the latest news on digital radio or experiencing a live show.
Glasgow Caledonian has an excellent reputation for teaching audio and continues to undertake exciting technical and education research in this area which feeds into the course. The specialist audio facilities have a range of industry-standard equipment and software, providing a stimulating environment for study and experime...
<strong>PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO YEAR 1 INTAKE FOR THIS PROGRAMME</strong><br/><br/>Audio is an everyday part of our lives, whether it is listening to music on a portable player, catching up on the latest news on digital radio or experiencing a live show.<br/><br/>Glasgow Caledonian has an excellent reputation for teaching audio and continues to undertake exciting technical and education research in this area which feeds into the course. The specialist audio facilities have a range of industry-standard equipment and software, providing a stimulating environment for study and experimentation.<br/><br/>Students benefit from guest lectures by industry experts and have the option to undertake an innovative work experience module Volunteering in a Technical Role or to study abroad for a semester through the ERASMUS scheme. The cutting-edge technical skills, work experience opportunities, professionalism and people skills acquired open up a wide range of opportunities for technical posts in the audio industry.<br/><br/>The programme is accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support).<br/><br/>This course is also accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purpose of fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.<br/><br/>Graduates can access a broad range of careers within the audio and new media industries such as broadcast engineer, sound engineer, audio technician and games sound engineer.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
J932
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 3
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Not Accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not Accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Not Accepted
Scottish HND
Pass
Year 3 Entry: HND Sound Production with B in the graded unit
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Not Accepted
A level
Not Accepted
T Level
Not Accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £15,200 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |











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