Bachelor in Audio Engineering

The deadline to apply for the Sep 2027 intake is Jun 30, 2027, and tuition costs 15,360 GBP per year.

The Bachelor in Audio Engineering at the University of the Highlands and Islands is for students who want to work with sound. This 4-year degree teaches students how to record, edit, and mix music and other audio. Students learn from experienced engineers and get to work on real-world projects.

The curriculum includes subjects like acoustics, electronics, and signal processing. Students also learn about music production and post-production, which helps them understand how to create high-quality audio. They get to work with industry-standard equipment and software, like mixing consoles and digital audio workstations.

Graduates can pursue careers like Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Music Producer, and Live Sound Technician. They can work in recording studios, live venues, and post-production facilities, using their skills to create great-sounding audio for music, film, and television.

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), established in 2011, is a distinctive Scottish institution operating through a partnership of colleges and research centres across more than 70 locations in the Highlands and Islands. With around 31,000 students and a portfolio of roughly 114 programmes, UHI specialises in making higher education accessible to learners in remote and rural communities while maintaining high academic and research standards. Its federated model combines local presence with centrally coordinated qualifications and support.

UHI offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in areas such as business, creative arts, education, health and environmental studies, often delivered through blended and distance learning to suit dispersed learners. The university emphasises applied research and collaboration with local businesses, public services and cultural organisations to support regional development. Technology-enhanced learning, videoconferencing and local learning centres enable students to combine on-campus experiences with flexible study arrangements.

International students drawn to UHI benefit from personalized support, opportunities for field-based learning in distinctive landscapes and research collaborations focused on community impact. The university’s approach suits students who seek practical skills, regional engagement and flexible study options. Prospective applicants should explore programme delivery methods, campus partnerships and funding or scholarship options to identify the best fit for their academic and professional goals.