BA (Hons) Live Sound & Event Management 36 months Undergraduate Programme By dBs Music |TopUniversities
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BA (Hons) Live Sound & Event Management

Location

Plymouth Campus, Plymouth, United Kingdom
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Sep-2026Starting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

BA

Study Level

Bachelor's

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is designed for those who want to work at the heart of live sound & event management, combining technical sound engineering with the skills to plan, manage and deliver exceptional events. You'll gain hands-on experience in live sound while developing the professional knowledge needed to run safe, sustainable and successful shows, tours and festivals. You'll build core skills in front-of-house mixing, sound system setup, digital desks and audio signal flow. Alongside this, you'll explore the practical and logistical aspects of event production, including licensing, event law, health and safety, budgeting, scheduling and artist liaison. The course also encourages creative thinking, giving you the tools to design events that are not just technically sound but innovative, engaging and inclusive. With modules in sustainability, immersive sound, technical planning and festival production, this course reflects how real-world events are delivered through collaboration between engineers, managers and creative teams. Optional modules in live broadcast, advanced mixing and leadership allow you to deepen your expertise and tailor your path. You'll work alongside producers, performers and technicians from across our music degrees on real events, building the experience and confidence to take on key roles in the live music industry. Whether you're aiming to tour as a sound engineer, run multi-stage productions or lead technical teams, this course prepares you to thrive.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

BA

Study Level

Bachelor's

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is designed for those who want to work at the heart of live sound & event management, combining technical sound engineering with the skills to plan, manage and deliver exceptional events. You'll gain hands-on experience in live sound while developing the professional knowledge needed to run safe, sustainable and successful shows, tours and festivals. You'll build core skills in front-of-house mixing, sound system setup, digital desks and audio signal flow. Alongside this, you'll explore the practical and logistical aspects of event production, including licensing, event law, health and safety, budgeting, scheduling and artist liaison. The course also encourages creative thinking, giving you the tools to design events that are not just technically sound but innovative, engaging and inclusive. With modules in sustainability, immersive sound, technical planning and festival production, this course reflects how real-world events are delivered through collaboration between engineers, managers and creative teams. Optional modules in live broadcast, advanced mixing and leadership allow you to deepen your expertise and tailor your path. You'll work alongside producers, performers and technicians from across our music degrees on real events, building the experience and confidence to take on key roles in the live music industry. Whether you're aiming to tour as a sound engineer, run multi-stage productions or lead technical teams, this course prepares you to thrive.

Admission Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for these courses, however we do ask that applicants have at least a GCSE in English Grade 4/c or an equivalent qualification. If you do not have this qualification you will be required to complete an Initial Assessment to ensure you have the necessary skills to succeed on the Access to HE Diploma. After application our Admissions team will call you to discuss your suitability. Suitable applicants will be invited to interview where you will have the opportunity to share your background and passion for the subject.

3 Years
Sep-2026

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