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Audio Technology

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 7 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

The programme looks at a wide range of audio and new technologies and provides the opportunity to design and develop audio applications and systems.

GCU has an excellent reputation for teaching audio technology and continues to undertake exciting technical and education research in this area which feeds into the programme.

GCU’s specialist audio facilities have a range of industry-standard equipment and software, providing a stimulating environment for study and experimentation.

The programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as well as the Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES) group. Students also benefit from guest lectures by industry experts.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Engineering and Technology, Institution of
  • The Joint Audio Media Education Services

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 7 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
J932
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 3

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
J932
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 3

Open days

Entry requirements

A level
CCC

to include Maths plus a Science or Technology subject

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM

In an Engineering subject.

Access to HE Diploma
M: 45 credits

60 credits overall with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit in Engineering, Science or Technology subject. Must include Maths

Scottish Higher
BBCC

to include Maths plus a Science or Technology Higher

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26 points

including HL Maths plus a Science or Technology subject at HL 4

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3, H3, H3, H3

Including Maths plus a Science or Technology subject

Scottish HND
Pass

Year 3 Entry: HND Sound Production with B in the graded unit

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.

T Level
Pass (C and above)

Media, Broadcast and Production

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher BCCC

to include Maths plus a Science or Technology Higher

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.

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