BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production 3 year Bachelor's degree at SAE Institute Ltd
BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production 3 year at SAE Institute Ltd. Audio Production is distinctive at SAE because the degree integrates core theory alongside applied practice, building your foundation in sound engineering, acoustics and production techniques while working on real projects from the outset.
About this course
BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production 3 year is a Bachelor's degree (BA) at SAE Institute Ltd, based in SAE Glasgow,Leeds Campus,SAE Royal Leamington Spa,Liverpool Campus,SAE London. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Others in technology graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £27,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for General Studies, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Trimester/Semester 1 2 modules
- Audio (T1) - Principles of AudioCore
Module details
Introduction to sound as a physical phenomenon, Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) for recording and editing, signal routing, microphones and loudspeakers, sound reinforcement systems.
- Audio (T1) - Desktop Music ProductionCore
Module details
Sound design with synthesis and sampling techniques within a DAW, music theory, EQ and dynamics processing, DAW-based mixing, effects processing.
Trimester/Semester 2 2 modules
- Audio (T2) - Recording TechniquesCore
Module details
Studio-based recording environment, operating professional studio, arranging and engineering recording sessions, signal flow, mixing procedures, audio editing, signal processing.
- Audio (T2) - Audio Production IndustriesCore
Module details
Common production workflows in music and multimedia, examination of audio industries and roles, audio editing, sound restoration, pitch and time correction, multitrack drum editing, mixing techniques.
Trimester/Semester 3 1 modules
- Audio (T3) Creative Studio 1Core
Module details
Professional practice, supportive role of audio practitioners across film, TV, games and animation, sound design, post-production techniques, sound-to-media projects.
Trimester/Semester 4 1 modules
- Audio (T4) Creative Studio 2Core
Module details
Collaborative music production, production roles and artist productions from pre-production to final mixing, mastering and distribution, large-format consoles, advanced microphone techniques, hybrid and analogue workflows, business and marketing concepts.
Trimester/Semester 5 1 modules
- Audio (T5) - Creative Studio 3Core
Module details
Professional practice development aligned with future career plans, audio-specific area of interest, research project or industry-based live project, proposal development for final Major Project.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This degree builds your capabilities in audio production from foundations through to independent research. You'll usually start with core concepts and academic skills essential to the field, alongside introductions to the subject's main strands studied together. Year 1 and 2 typically combine interdisciplinary core modules with applied projects, team-based work on real briefs, and optional modules to broaden your knowledge. In your final year, you'll pursue specialist options in areas of your choice, undertake professional skills and placement activity, and complete a capstone project or dissertation that draws together your learning. Throughout, the course emphasises practical application alongside critical understanding, with opportunities such as independent research and work experience embedded in the structure.
Who it's for
This degree suits you if you're drawn to sound, music technology and production, and want to understand both the science behind audio and the craft of making it. You'll thrive here if you're curious about how recording equipment works, how to shape a mix, and what makes a broadcast or release sound professional. The work is practical and technical, you'll spend time in studios and at mixing desks, but also grounded in theory. You'll need patience for detail, an ear for listening critically, and the drive to build a portfolio of work. Study feels collaborative and hands-on rather than purely theoretical.
University & format
This BA/BSc (Hons) is a 3-year full-time degree awarded by SAE Institute Ltd, a recognised UK degree-awarding body whose degrees are nationally recognised. Taught in English, the course is available at five SAE locations: Glasgow, Leeds, Royal Leamington Spa, Liverpool and London.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
The cap depends on the UK nation the provider sits in; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at SAE Institute Ltd →Check the finance route that applies to you
Support depends on ordinary residence, assessed fee status, course and provider nation. The provider nation is unresolved here, so no national cap or loan amount is being guessed.
Find your official student-finance route →Paying for it
- Tuition fee loan: applied for through the student-finance body for the UK nation you live in.
- Living-cost support: means-tested on household income, from your nation's student-finance body.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold set by your nation's student-finance system.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Each UK nation runs its own student-finance system; check gov.uk for the rates that apply to you.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What General Studies graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £27,000 | £24,000 – £30,000 | 345 |
| 3 years after | £21,000 | £15,500 – £27,500 | 165 |
| 5 years after | £27,500 | £20,000 – £36,000 | 160 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 345. Cohort 2021-22.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in general studies · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs General Studies nationally
National figures for General Studies graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with General Studies courses at the same study level.
Compared with 207 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How General Studies graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where General Studies graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Employers across sectors
- Public sector
- Corporates & charities
- Startups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit General Studies graduates.
General PractitionerMatchMedicsGeneral ManagerParkside RecruitmentGeneral ManagerThe Management Recruitment Group (MRG)General ManagerBite TalentGeneral ForemanCONTRACT SCOTLAND LIMITEDGeneral PractitionerFlexzo AiIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
Home tuition is regulated and the cap depends on the UK nation the provider sits in; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Eligible students can apply for a tuition fee loan and living-cost support from the student-finance body for the UK nation they live in. Repayment thresholds differ by nation.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £27,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Combined and general studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Leeds Campus
4,633 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Around SAE Royal Leamington Spa
1,295 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is General Studies right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to SAE Institute Ltd from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by SAE Institute Ltd; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check SAE Institute Ltd’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with SAE Institute Ltd and gov.uk before you apply.
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