The BSc Audio Engineering at Queen's University Belfast equips you with the essential technical skills and engineering fundamentals required for a career in the dynamic audio and digital media industries. You will delve into core areas such as electronics, embedded systems, computer programming, and mathematics, while also gaining hands-on experience in sound recording principles and audio mixing. This programme is ideal for aspiring engineers who are passionate about the intersection of technology and sound, preparing you for the challenges and opportunities within this creative and technical field.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over four years, progressively building your expertise through a blend of compulsory modules and opportunities for specialisation. In your second year, you will develop audio software applications and engage in collaborative music recordings, while the third year offers electives in areas like spatial audio mixing, musical interaction design, or a valuable work-based learning placement. Your final year culminates in a significant technical project, allowing you to design innovative hardware or software tools for audio applications. You will graduate with a strong portfolio and the practical experience sought by leading organisations in the audio industry.