The course will be based upon lectures with practical demonstrations throughout that are supplemented by practical sessions applying the techniques covered.
Year 1 (Foundation Year)
During your foundation year you’ll receive an introduction to live working with creative media technology. You will learn through experience of working with radio, recording, TV and journalism, as well as the various stages of media production. Students will also gain a broad overview of the current landscape of the media industries as well as introducing the social and cultural impact that the creative industries have within modern society.
MODULES
- Studio Essentials
- Media Communcation
- Media Culture
- Personal Project
- The Skills You Need
- Contextual Studies
Year 1 (Level 4)
Level four will provide a grounding in key skills and attributes. These are designed to allow the student to understand the context of the industry.
MODULES
- Introduction to Audio
- Audio Visual Science
- Personal Professional and Academic Skills
- Single Camera Production
- Creative Futures 1
- Live Sound
Year 2 (Level 5)
At Level Five, the grounding is taken to a higher level of technical understanding and application.
MODULES
- Theatre Technology
- Loudspeaker Operational Principles
- Studio Design
- Interactive Music Systems
- Creative Futures 2
- Research Methods
Year 3 (Level 6)
Level six is the culmination of your Undergraduate Studies and concentrates on advanced topics. This year also allows for the student to concentrate on a particular topic or project as a major element of their degree.
MODULES
- Collaborative Project
- Audio Networking
- Live Systems
- Creative Futures 3
- Project or Dissertation (Option)
BSc (Hons) Live Sound
UCAS Code: LSFY
The academic requirements for the course are 48 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent.
If you have studied in another European country, please check the Entry Requirements for your qualification.
If you are an international student please visit the countries page and select your country to see the relevant academic and English language entry requirements.
There is a range of assessment methods used for this course including creating music productions, essays, work based learning, portfolios, reports, and presentations.
In addition to lectures and workshops, students on this course are encouraged to utilise the facilities for their own projects to enhance and support learning and development.
Most assessments are project based.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
Our Careers & Employability service is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.
This course will give you the training and expertise to work within one of the many exciting areas of the media broadcast industries. You will develop a variety of skills that will enhance your employability, including skills in:
- Research -we have students who have progressed into FE and HE teaching, also taking research degrees.
- Communication - students have taken careers within galleries and audio installation.
- Use of technology - this course gives a wide range of technological opportunity with skills that transfer across a range of creative and professional areas.
- Ability to collaborate - we actively encourage all students to engage with other professionals both within the University and externally
- Project design and management
Careers opportunities include:
Live sound engineering including touring, theatre, corporate and promotional events
You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.
Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees for 2020/21 for a full-time undergraduate degree course are £9000 per year.
The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the FAQs section of those pages.
You can see the full programme specification here.
If you’re looking for a place to stay while you study then why not take a look at our accommodation section to get more information, including prices.
Those studying at our Plas Coch campus can stay at Wrexham Village, while students at our Northop campus can stay at Corbishley Hall, our on-campus halls of residence.
