AES Education Directory - Northern Region, Europe

Type 4 Courses - Bachelors degree course (e.g. BS, BSc, BA, BMus)

Acoustics Laboratory, Aalborg University

Fredrik Bajers Vej 7 B4
Aalborg Ø, DK-9220, Denmark
Tel: +45 9635 8710
Fax: +45 9815 2144
Internet: http://www.kom.auc.dk/AKUSTIK/

Electronic Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.Sc. E. E.
Facilities: Labs; general recording/reproduction systems; advanced measurement systems; anechoic, reverberation, infrasound chambers; standard listening room; and dedicated virtual reality lab.
Exact Duration: 3 1/2 years
Emphasis: Information technology, analog/digital signal processing, transducers, audio projects
Fee: Inquire
Contact Person: Henrik Møller

Buskerud University College

Frogs v. 41
Kongsberg, 3603, Norway
Tel: 47 32 86 95 00
Fax: 47 32 86 95 90
Internet: http://www.hibu.no/english/academics/norwegian_programs/engineerin/electrical/audio/

Audio Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc
Facilities: Laboratories with modern equipment, purpose built listening room, audio analyser, electroacoustic measurement equipment.
Exact Duration: 3 years
Fee: National institution: no fees
Internship/Work Placement: Kongsberg, Norway
Validating Body: Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT)
Contact Person: Sigmund Gudvangen

College of MultiMedia

Egelenburg 150-152
Amsterdam, 1081 GK, Netherlands
Tel: 31 20 462 39 39
Fax: 31 20 462 39 30
Internet: http://www.cmm.nl

MultiMedia Engineer

Qualification Awarded on Completion: MultiMedia Engineer Diploma
Facilities: Computer Lab, Digital Audio Studio, Digital Video Studio, CD/DVD mastering, Midi
Exact Duration: 1 Year plus 1 year at Staffordshire University for Bachelor Degree
Emphasis: Practical Tuition and job training, covers the 4 subjects of Audio, Video, Graphics and Authoring.
Fee: 8.020 euro -12 month full time
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: private school
Contact Person: Guy Nicholson

Coventry University

Priory Street
Coventry, West Midlands CV1 5FB, United Kingdom
Tel: 024-76887439
Internet: http://www.coventry.ac.uk

E-music

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc (Hons)
Facilities: Recording studios, laboratories, performance spaces
Exact Duration: 3/4 years
Internship/Work Placement: Yes
Contact Person: Mark Thorley

Music Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc (Hons)
Facilities: Recording studios, laboratories, performance spaces
Exact Duration: 3/4 years
Internship/Work Placement: Yes
Contact Person: Mark Thorley

Deep Blue Sound

Unit 5/6 Elizabeth Court
Plymouth, Devon PL1 2DH, United Kingdom
Tel: 01752 210801
Fax: 01752 453901
Internet: http://www.deepbluesound.co.uk

Foundation Degree in Sound and Music Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Foundation Degree
Facilities: 11 air-conditioned studios, 2 IT Suites with 36 workstations, surround sound listening room and lecture theatre
Exact Duration: 2 years - with a third year to make it a full BA degree
Emphasis: Foundation Degree in Sound and Music Technology
Fee: In line with government policy on tuition fees
Internship/Work Placement: Yes - 6 weeks in the summer of the first year
Validating Body: Plymouth University
Contact Person: Nigel Burt

Glasgow Caledonian University

Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow, G4 0BA, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)141 331 3000
Internet: http://www.gcu.ac.uk

Audio Technology with Electronics

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc/BSc (Hons)
Facilities: Pro Tools HD recording studios plus large workstation suite. Live sound gear. More details here: http://www.audio-lab.co.uk
Exact Duration: 3-4 years
Fee: Details available on university website
Validating Body: Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Contact Person: Patrick Quinn

Audio Technology with Multimedia

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc/BSc (Hons)
Facilities: Large workstation suite. More details here: http://www.audio-lab.co.uk
Exact Duration: 2 years, but HND required
Emphasis: The course is designed specifically to build on and extend practical experience gained in a Sound Production HND.
Fee: Details available on university website
Validating Body: Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Contact Person: Don Knox

Glyndwr University

Plas Coch Mold Road
Wrexham, Wales LL11 2AW, United Kingdom
Tel: 01978 293373
Fax: 01978 290008
Internet: http://www.glyndwr.ac.uk

Radio Production and Communication

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc (Hons)
Facilities: Radio station, Media suite, Recording Studio, Theatre
Exact Duration: 3 years full-time
Fee: please call
Contact Person: Mike Wright

Sound Broadcast engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BEng[Hons],BEng,Diploma,Certificate
Facilities: TV&Video Labs, DSP suite, Physics of sound Lab, Sound studios, Control Eng Lab,PCB production, Dedicated CAD facilities
Exact Duration: 3 Years
Fee: please call
Contact Person: Mike wright

Studio Recording and Performance Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc[Hons], BSc, Diploma, Certificate
Facilities: Large studio facilities/Analogue/ Digital/ Radio Suite/Live venues, theatre
Exact Duration: 3 years
Fee: please call
Contact Person: Mike Wright

Institute of Sound and Vibration Research

University of Southampton
Southampton, Hampshire SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 703 592291
Fax: +44 703 593033

Acoustics and Music/Music with Acoustics

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.Sc./B.A.
Facilities: Anechoic and reverberation chambers, IEC listening room, human dynamics lab, hearing and balance center, signal processing center
Exact Duration: 3 years
Emphasis: For musicians continuing their technical education in acoustics
Fee: None (UK/EU)
Contact Person: I. H. Flindell

Institute of Technology Tallaght

Tallaght
Dublin, Ireland 24, Ireland
Tel: +35314042000
Fax: +35314042700
Internet: http://www.it-tallaght.ie

Bachelor of Arts in Audio Visual Media

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BA (Hons)
Facilities: Digital broadcast radio and recording studio, digital post production suite, digital audio editing laboratory; Pro Tools central to all; TV studio, darkrooms, PC labs
Exact Duration: Four years
Emphasis: BA in Audio Visual Media (incorporating TV, Multimedia, Photography)
Fee: Upn application
Internship/Work Placement: Not included
Validating Body: HETAC Ireland
Contact Person: Brian Hanna

Karlstad University, Ingesund College of Music

Ingesund
Arvika, 67101, Sweden
Tel: +46 570 38500
Fax: +46 570 80438
Internet: http://www.imh.kau.se

Music and Sound Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor
Facilities: Karlstad University campus and Ingesund College of Music campus
Exact Duration: 3 years
Fee: None
Contact Person: Håke Karlsson

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Mount Street
Liverpool, L1 9HF, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)151 330 3000
Fax: +44 (0)151 330 3131
Internet: http://www.lipa.ac.uk

Sound Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BA (Hons)
Facilities: 6 studios using Pro Tools / Logic, p
Exact Duration: 3 years
Contact Person: Peter Philipson

Sound Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BA (Hons)
Facilities: 6 studios using Pro Tools / Logic, purpose built live areas, theatre, digital audio lab
Exact Duration: 3 years
Contact Person: Peter Philipson

Luleå University, Piteå
Department of Music

Box 744
Piteå, 94128, Sweden
Tel: +46 911 72600
Fax: +46 911 72610

Sound Engineer

Facilities: University with four campuses
Exact Duration: Inquire
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Lars Hallberg

Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane,
Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0BP, United Kingdom
Tel: +44-1865-741111
Internet: http://brookes.ac.uk

Sound Technology and Digital Music

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Facilities: Dedicated computer labs for media technologies, TV studio and edit suites, Motion Capture Lab, Sound Recording suites.
Exact Duration: 3 years full time.
Emphasis: BSc (Hons) in Sound Technology and Digital Music
Fee: £9000 per academic year
Internship/Work Placement: Optional year in industry
Validating Body: Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Contact Person: David Carugo

Perth College

Crieff Road
Perth, Perth and Kinross PH1 2NX, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 01738 877000
Fax: +44 01738 877001
Internet: http://www.perth.ac.uk

BSc Audio Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc
Facilities: Eastlake Studios, Digidesign Protools, Logic Pro, Soundcraft, Logic Systems, Performance Venue
Exact Duration: 1 year top up from HND
Contact Person: Andy Wardle

Point Blank Music College

23-28 Penn Street
London, London N1 5DL, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7729 4884
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7729 8789
Internet: http://www.pointblanklondon.com

Music (Composing) - BTEC National Award Level 3

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BTEC National Award Level 3
Facilities: 8 state-of-the-art studios
Exact Duration: 1 year
Emphasis: Music (Composing)
Fee: Free to UK students, international students pay full course fee
Validating Body: BTEC
Contact Person: David McHugh

Music (Composing) - BTEC National Award Level 3

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BTEC National Award Level 3
Facilities: 8 state-of-the-art studios
Exact Duration: 1 year
Emphasis: Music (Composing)
Fee: Free to UK students, international students pay full course fee
Validating Body: BTEC
Contact Person: David McHugh

Music Production HNC - BTEC Level 4

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BTEC Level 4
Facilities: 8 state-of-the-art studios
Exact Duration: 1 year
Emphasis: Music Production
Fee: Registration fee of £200.00 followed by 1 termly instalment of £1025
Validating Body: BTEC
Contact Person: David McHugh

Queen Mary, University of London.

Department of Electronic Engineering
London, E1 4NS, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5346
Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 7997
Internet: http://www.elec.qmul.ac.uk

Audio Systems Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BEng
Facilities: Dedicated Undergraduate Computing lab. Brand new listening room for recording live performances
Exact Duration: 3 academic years
Fee: £10,700 (2006 entry fees) per year for international students
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: IET (pending)
Contact Person: Kate Dunster

Digital Audio and Music Systems Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: MEng
Facilities: Dedicated Undergraduate Computing lab. Brand new listening room for recording live performances
Exact Duration: 4 academic years
Fee: £10,700 (2006 entry fees) per year for international students
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: IET (pending)
Contact Person: Kate Dunster

RITS Polytechnic for Audiovisual Communication

Moutstraat 15
Brussels, B-1000, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 507 14 11
Fax: +32 2 507 14 56
Internet: http://www.ehb.be

Radio Director

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BA
Facilities: radio studios, protable DAT and Nagra, Protools II-IV, Triple-DAT and DD1000 editing, Audio Post Production Studio, sampling and sound creation
Exact Duration: 4 Years
Emphasis: Radio production, presentation, script writing, directing, music, documentary, radio drama, editing, commercials
Fee: ca 20000 BEF
Internship/Work Placement: 1m
Validating Body: Belgian State / Flemish Community
Contact Person: Lieven Bertels

Royal Conservatoire

Juliana V. Stolberglaan 1
The Hague, 2595 CA, Netherlands
Tel: +31 70 3151515
Fax: +31 70 3151518
Internet: http://www.koncon.nl

Art of Sound

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bmus
Facilities: Concert hall, opera theatre, big band studio, studio for digital and analog multitrack-recording, Cd-mastering, sampling and video editing
Exact Duration: 4 Years
Emphasis: Music recording, sound design and theatre sound with professional music education - aimed for musicians, tonmeisters, FOH engineers.
Fee: EUR 3000
Internship/Work Placement: After accreditation
Validating Body: Entrance examination
Contact Person: Paul Jeukendrup

Russian State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK)

Viloelm Peak Street, 3
Moscow, 129.226, Russian Federation
Tel: +7 095 181 3868
Fax: +7 095 187 7174

Film Music Recording and Postproduction with Dolby Stereo

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Diploma
Facilities: 4 professiojnal equipped MOSfilm studios for sound recording and postproduction; use of the Cinema Research Institute (NIKFI) labs; and the facilities of the Moscow Conservatory and the Russian Music Academy
Exact Duration: Inquire
Emphasis: Practical skills required to become a film sound director
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: V. Vinoeradov or V. Kuznetsov

Fundamentals of Musical Acoustics and Classical Music Recording Practices

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Diploma
Facilities: 4 professiojnal equipped MOSfilm studios for sound recording and postproduction; use of the Cinema Research Institute (NIKFI) labs; and the facilities of the Moscow Conservatory and the Russian Music Academy
Exact Duration: Inquire
Emphasis: Practical classical music recording skills
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: None
Contact Person: Igor P. Veprintsev

Fundamentals of Sound Direction and Aesthetics of Film Sound track Design

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Diploma
Facilities: 4 professionally equipped MOSfilm studios for sound recording and postproduction; use of the Cinema Research Institute (NIKFI) labs; and the facilities of the Moscow Conservatory and the Russian Music Academy
Exact Duration: Inquire
Emphasis: Practical skills to become a film sound director
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: 6 months
Validating Body: None
Contact Person: Roland A. Kazarian

SAE Institute - London

297 Kingsland Road
London, Greater London E8 4DD, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7923 9159
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7691 7653
Internet: http://www.saeuk.com/london

BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BA/BSc Honours
Facilities: SSL G+, SSL AWS, Neve Genesys, Neve VR, Neve DFC, Neve Custom 75, Icon, TLA VTC, Control24, 02R96, Tascam digital
Exact Duration: 24 months
Emphasis: Advanced production and recording techniques, acoustics with emphasis on both classical and commercial music production. See web site: www.sae.edu
Fee: £8320-9120 per year plus £800 registration fee
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: Middlesex University
Contact Person: Luca Barassi

BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BA/Bsc (Hons) Web Development
Facilities: Extensive - enquire
Exact Duration: 24 months
Emphasis: Professional Web Development, including project management, business, HCI, Accessibility, Usability and design for mobile devices
Fee: £7072-7800 per year plus registration fee £800
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: Middlesex University
Contact Person: Luca Barassi

SAE Institute Amsterdam

Johan van Hasseltweg 31
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1021 KN, Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)20 622 8790
Fax: +31 (0)20 428 1419
Internet: http://amsterdam.sae.edu

Audio Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Audio Production
Exact Duration: 24 months (full-time) / 36 months (part-time)
Emphasis: Music technology with individual practical studio time. More information: www.sae.edu
Fee: 16350 Euro
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: Middlesex University
Contact Person: Career & Study Advisor

Digital Film Making

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Digital Film Making
Exact Duration: 24 months (full-time) / 36 months (part-time)
Emphasis: All aspects of digital filmmaking, from concept to final production. Ranging from scripting and storyboarding through all technical aspects. More information: www.sae.edu
Fee: € 16350
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: Middlesex University
Contact Person: Career & Study Advisor

Web Design & Development

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Web Development
Exact Duration: 24 months (full-time) / 36 months (part-time)
Emphasis: The web design & development programme's aim is to put students in the position to conceive, programme and design professional websites for corporate, entertainment and artistic purposes. More information: www.sae.edu
Fee: € 15310
Validating Body: Middlesex University
Contact Person: Career & Study Advisor

Web Design & Development Degree

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Web Design & Development Degree, Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
Facilities: Computer per student, MacBook included
Exact Duration: 27 months
Emphasis: The web design & development programme's aim is to put students in the position to conceive, programme and design professional websites for corporate, entertainment and artistic purposes.
Fee: EUR 12,695
Internship/Work Placement: Minimum age 18 years
Validating Body: Middlesex University
Contact Person: Rudi Grieme

SAE Institute Glasgow

85-87 Portman Street, Kinning Park
Glasgow, G41 1EJ, United Kingdom
Tel: +44-(0)141-429 1551
Fax: +44-(0)141-429 1771
Internet: http://glasgow.sae.edu

BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production
Facilities: Nave VR, Icon, ProControl, 02R, Soundtracs Solitaire
Exact Duration: Depending on subjects (see www.sae.edu)
Emphasis: Advanced production and recording techniques, acoustics with emphasis on both classical and commercial music production. See web site: www.sae.edu
Fee: £6,840-7,200 per year plus £600 registration fee. Apple Macbook included.
Validating Body: Middlesex University
Contact Person: Tommy Wylie

SAE Institute Liverpool

Ground Floor, Wellington Buildings, The Strand
Liverpool, L2 0PP, United Kingdom
Tel: +44-151-255 1313
Fax: +44-151-255 1414
Internet: http://liverpool.sae.edu

BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production
Facilities: Neve VR, Avid C|24, Behringer 8Bus, Mackie Onyx, Apple Logic workstations
Exact Duration: 2 years
Emphasis: Advanced production and recording techniques, acoustics with emphasis on both music production and post production. See web site: www.saeuk.com
Fee: £6840-7200 per year, plus registration fee £600. Macbook included.
Validating Body: Middlesex University
Contact Person: Matthias Postel

SAE Institute Oxford

Littlemore Park, Armstrong Road
Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 4FY, United Kingdom
Tel: 01865 787 150
Internet: http://oxford.sae.edu

BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production
Facilities: 5 studios, 5 live rooms, Neve Genesys, SSL AWS, TLA VTC, Digidesign Icon, Lots of outboard gear, Steinway D, Extensive mic collection, Various workstations running Logic, Protools, Ableton
Exact Duration: 2 Years
Emphasis: Audio Engineering and Production
Fee: £8320-9120 per year plus £800 registration. Apple Macbook included. fee
Validating Body: Middlesex University
Contact Person: Sneh Barker

SAE Institute Rotterdam

Kratonkade 5
Rotterdam, Zuid Holland 3024 ES, Netherlands
Tel: +31 10 411 7951
Fax: +31 10 411 7952
Internet: http://www.rotterdam.sae.edu

Audio Engineering Course (Full-time)

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Audio Engineering Diploma & Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Audio Production
Facilities: Latest industry standard equipment
Exact Duration: 2 years
Emphasis: This course provides the required diversity and professionalism in equipment, skills and theory topics. Students acquire essential experience using industry standard equipment in order to be well prepared forwork in the industry or individual ventures.
Fee: EUR 16.505,- (including an Apple Macbook)
Validating Body: Middlesex University, London, UK
Contact Person: Andreas Oszkiel

Audio Engineering Course (Part-time)

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Audio Engineering Diploma & Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Audio Production
Facilities: Latest industry standard equipment
Exact Duration: 3 years
Emphasis: This course provides the required diversity and professionalism in equipment, skills and theory topics. Students acquire essential experience using industry standard equipment in order to be well prepared forwork in the industry or individual ventures.
Fee: EUR 16.505,- (including an Apple Macbook)
Validating Body: Middlesex University, London, UK
Contact Person: Andreas Oszkiel

Digital Filmmaking & Animation (Part-time)

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Digital Filmmaking & Animation Diploma & Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Digital Film Making
Facilities: Latest industry standard equipment
Exact Duration: 24 months
Emphasis: This course provides the required diversity and professionalism in equipment, skills and theory topics. Students acquire essential experience using industry standard equipment in order to be well prepared forwork in the industry or individual ventures.
Fee: EUR 16.505,- (including an Apple MacBook)
Validating Body: Middlesex University, London, UK
Contact Person: Andreas Oszkiel

Salford University Music Department

Adelphi Campus, Peru St.,
Salford, Manchester M3 6EQ, United Kingdom
Tel: 0044 161 2955000
Fax: 0044 161 2956113
Internet: http://www.smmp.salford.ac.uk/

Popular Music & Recording

Facilities: 6 multitrack analog/digital studios
Exact Duration: 3 years
Emphasis: Music Technology & Studio Production, Performance,
Fee: standard UK
Internship/Work Placement: No
Contact Person: Robin Dewhurst/Mark Grimshaw

Southampton Institute

East Park Terrace
Southampton, Hampshire S014 OYN, United Kingdom
Tel: 44 2380 319333
Fax: 44 2380 334441
Internet: http://solent.ac.uk

Media Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc (HONS)
Exact Duration: 3 years (full time)
Emphasis: Vocational applied electronics of audio and video systems
Fee: £1,600/year
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: None
Contact Person: Roger Lownsborough

The University of Bolton

Deane Road
Bolton, Greater Manchester BL3 5AB, United Kingdom
Tel: 01204903556
Internet: http://www.bolton.ac.uk/Subjects/FTDegree/CreativeTechnologyLiveEvents/Home.aspx

Sound Engineering and Design - Delivered in partnership with The School of Sound Recording

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc/FDSc
Facilities: facilities include: 15 x recording and post-production studios. 1 x 2000sq foot, 200 capacity live sound venue. 4 x portable live sound workstations. 2 x DJ booths, 3 AV Post Suites, numerous Mac and PC Labs Including Software and Libraries
Exact Duration: 3 Years Full time 4.5 Years Part-time
Fee: See Website for details
Internship/Work Placement: Opportunities for Work placement in Year 2 of course
Contact Person: Brennan Tighe

The University of York

Department of Electronics, Heslington
York, North Yorkshire YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
Tel: (+44) 01904 432365
Fax: (+44) 01904 432335
Internet: http://www.elec.york.ac.uk/ugrad/index.html

BEng Electronic Engineering with Music Technology Systems

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Engineering
Facilities: Laboratories, recording studios, digital media suite, computing laboratory
Exact Duration: 3 Years
Emphasis: BEng Electronic Engineering with Music Technology Systems
Fee: Overseas annual tuition fee for 2006/7 is £11610
Internship/Work Placement: Optional Sandwich Year in Industry
Validating Body: IEE
Contact Person: Emma Whitelock

BEng Music Technology Systems

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Engineering
Facilities: Laboratories, recording studios, digital media suite, computing laboratories
Exact Duration: 3 years
Emphasis: BEng Music Technology Systems
Fee: Overseas annual tuition fee for 2006/7 is £11610
Internship/Work Placement: Optional sandwich year in industry
Validating Body: IEE
Contact Person: Emma Whitelock

The University of York, Department of Theatre, Film and TV

Heslington
York, North Yorkshire YO10 5DQ, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1904 43 3600
Fax: +44 (0)1904 43 2066
Internet: http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/tft/pgrad/MAMScppsd.htm

BSc in Film and Television Production

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc
Facilities: Post Production Lab, two TV studios, 2 mic theatres, 2 7.1 recording studios, ADR/Foley recording studio, Dolby certified cinema, Large black box for green/blue screen shoots
Exact Duration: 3 years
Contact Person: Alison McManus

University of Central England in Birmingham

Perry Barr
Birmingham, B42 2SU, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 121 331 5000

B. A. Hons Media and Communications

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.A.
Facilities: University
Exact Duration: 3 years
Emphasis: Vocational education degree-50/50 media theory and production - radio, television, video, journalism, DTP, photography
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: 2 months
Validating Body: Univ. Central England
Contact Person: Angela Lloyd

University of Derby

Kedleston Road,
Derby, Derbyshire DE22 1GB, United Kingdom
Tel: 00 44 (0)1332 593194
Internet: http://www.derby.ac.uk/

Sound, Light and Live Event Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc (Hons)
Facilities: Dedicated auditorium for event creation, sound and light experimentation, and rigging training. Derby Theatre, a city-centre professional venue, plus a range of labs, for acoustics, sound technology, electronics, computing.
Exact Duration: 3 years, or 4 with a year out taking Diploma in Professional Practice
Emphasis: This is an accredited engineering course, studying the technology of the live event, and its application. Hence it covers sound, lighting, acoustics, electronics, video project, and event management.
Fee: see web site
Internship/Work Placement: Optional. A year out in relevant employment can lead to the University Diploma in Professional Practice
Validating Body: Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Contact Person: Simon Lewis

University of Edinburgh, Faculty of Music

Alison House, 12 Nicolson Square
Edinburgh, Scotland EH8 9DF, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 131 650 2422
Fax: +44 131 650 2425

B.Mus., B.Mus. in Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.Mus., B.Mus. in Technology
Exact Duration: 3-4 years
Emphasis: Technical, compositional, historical, musicological, performance, scientific and theoretical
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: Univ. of Edinburgh
Contact Person: Dean

University of Essex

Wivenhoe Park
Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1206 8724
Fax: +44 1206 872900
Internet: http://www.essex.ac.uk/ese/

Electronic Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BEng
Facilities: Extensive interconnected computer facilities and software aids together with a wide range of test and instrumentation equipment
Exact Duration: 2-4 years (Inquire)
Emphasis: Provides foundation in electronic design with a specialization in audio engineering, signal processing, and digital system design
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: IEE
Contact Person: Admissions Officer

University of Huddersfield

Queensgate
Huddersfield, West Yorks HD13DH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1484 422288
Fax: +44 1484 516151
Internet: http://www.hud.ac.uk

BSc (Hons) Music Technology and Audio Systems

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc (Hons)
Facilities: Professional standard recording studios plus large workstation suites
Exact Duration: 3 or 4 years
Fee: Up to 1024 pounds for EU citizens
Internship/Work Placement: Yes, optional for one year
Validating Body: None at present
Contact Person: Dave Marland

University of Salford

Acoustics, Audio and Video
Salford, M5 4WT, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 161 295 0000
Fax: +44 161 295 5427
Internet: http://www.acoustics.salford.ac.uk/

Acoustics

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc (Hons)
Facilities: Anechoic chamber, 2x semi-anechoic chamber, transmission suite, reverberant chamber, IEC listening room, 4 post production studios & live rooms, MIDI suite
Exact Duration: 3 years
Emphasis: A broad based engineering acoustics degree with some bias towards electronic aspects of acoustics.
Fee: Please enquire
Internship/Work Placement: Possible between years 2 and 3
Validating Body: Institute of Acoustics
Contact Person: Jos Hirst

Audio Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc (Honours)
Facilities: IEC Listening room, post production studios and live rooms, MIDI suite, anechoic chamber, 3xsemi-anechoic chamber, transmission suite, reverberant chamber
Exact Duration: 3 years
Emphasis: Aspects of engineering and applied science relevant to audio systems. The course produces technically competent graduates who are familiar with the manipulation of speech and music signals in production, recording, broadcast and reproduction.
Fee: Please enquire
Internship/Work Placement: Possible between years 2 and 3
Validating Body: Institute of Acoustics
Contact Person: Jos Hirst

Digital Broadcast Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc (Honours)
Facilities: Video lab, Anechoic chamber, 3x semi-anechoic chamber, transmission suite, reverberant chamber, IEC listening room, studios, MIDI suite
Exact Duration: 3 years
Emphasis: Prepares students for a career in the dynamic and rapidly transforming world of broadcast
Fee: please enquire
Contact Person: Jos Hirst

University of Surrey

Department of Music & Sound Recording
Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1483 686500
Fax: +44 1483 686501
Internet: http://www.surrey.ac.uk/soundrec

Music and Sound Recording

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BMus Hons (Tonmeister)
Facilities: three professional recording studios & control rooms, mobile recording unit, extensive range of professional microphones, four digital audio editing suites, ITU-R BS 1116 listening room, eleven practice rooms, Steinway concert grand piano
Exact Duration: 4 Years
Emphasis: Principles and practice of music and audio engineering. Fundamental theory, acoustics, electronics, recording, music options.
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: 1 year
Validating Body: APRS
Contact Person: Tonmeister Admissions Secretary

University of the West of England, Bristol

Faculty of Engineering, University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane,
Bristol, BS16 1QY, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 117 976 2555
Fax: +44 117 976 3966
Internet: http://www.uwe.ac.uk/facults/eng/

Music Technolgy

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc
Facilities: The course deals with the engineering aspects of technological appications in music. Entry requirements for course are 18 points at A'level (including maths and a science)or equivalent qualification.
Exact Duration: 4 Years
Emphasis: Technological application of music.
Fee: Higher education degree course
Internship/Work Placement: 1 year
Contact Person: Dr Jackie Long

Music Technolgy

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc
Facilities: The course deals with the engineering aspects of technological appications in music. Entry requirements for course are 18 points at A'level (including maths and a science)or equivalent qualification.
Exact Duration: 4 Years
Emphasis: Technological application of music.
Fee: Higher education degree course
Internship/Work Placement: 1 year
Contact Person: Dr Jackie Long

University of West London

St. Mary's Rd., Ealing
London, W5 5RF, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 8579 5000
Fax: +44 (0)20 8566 1353
Internet: http://www.uwl.ac.uk or http://music.uwl.ac.uk

BA (Hons) Music Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BA Hons.
Facilities: 25 studios, 8 live recording spaces, 8 surround mix rooms
Exact Duration: 3 year
Contact Person: John Gummery

BA (Hons) Music Technology major

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BA (Hons) Music Technology major/minor
Facilities: 25 studios, 8 live recording spaces, 8 surround mix rooms
Exact Duration: 3 years
Emphasis: Can be combined with Music Composition, Performance, Pop Performance, World Music or Radio Broadcasting
Contact Person: John Gummery

BSc (Hons) Applied Sound Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BSc (Hons)
Facilities: 25 studios, 8 live recording spaces, 8 surround mix rooms, fully equipped engineering labs
Exact Duration: 3 years
Emphasis: Combines engineering concepts with vocational skills for sound engineering and production.
Fee: Higher Education degree fees with a generous bursary scheme.
Internship/Work Placement: Placements take place on a voluntary basis.
Contact Person: Nino Auricchio

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