Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The Higher National Diploma in Sound Engineering offers comprehensive training across live sound, studio recording, music production, and sound design for visual media. Students master technical skills ranging from live sound reinforcement and analogue-to-digital studio workflows to advanced MIDI sequencing in Ableton and Foley recording for film and animation. By blending creative problem-solving with hands-on experience in professional environments, this well-rounded program equips graduates with the versatility and technical expertise required to succeed in diverse roles within the evolving global audio industry.
Certification:
Year One
– Pearson International Higher National Certificate in Music (Technology)
Year Two
– Pearson International Higher National Diploma in Music (Sound Engineering)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Year One
Applied Sound Principles
Creative Software Techniques
Live Sound Techniques
Marketing and Promotion
Professional Development
Recording Technology
Sound Engineering Fundamentals
The Music Industry
Year Two
Advanced Music Production
Advanced Sound Design for Interactive Media
Advanced Sound Engineering
Creative Portfolio
Creative Research Project
Live Mixing
Mixing and Mastering
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
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Career Progression
With this qualification, you will be well-prepared to explore a multitude of roles in the music, film and greater creative media industry.