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Starting in: 2025
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Institution code: S30
UCAS points: 104-120Flexible entry options available
Campus: Southampton City CentreView on Google Maps
Why study a live event technology degree at Solent University
If you want an exciting career in the entertainment industry as a skilled technician this is for you. You could engineer and manage audio, lighting, or broadcast systems to bring events to life.
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- Strong links to the industry, including the BBC, Sky and SMPTE, and we are the official university partner for both Southampton Football Club and Glastonbury music festival.
- Huge range of professional-grade facilities and technology. Outside broadcast vehicle, motion tracked multi-camera TV studio, music recording studio with Avid S6 control surface; 5.1 audio dubbing theatres, spatial audio, and VR lab.
- Our relationship with companies often extends to year-long placements within industry leading facilities. These include Dolby Laboratories Inc., Focusrite, IABM, NEP, Evertz, Sky, Anna Valley, Christie Digital, IMG Studios and more.
Course overview
The live events industry has seen a surge of technology advances in the last 10 years, blurring the lines between live music performances, corporate events, and other mixed-media live experiences. This exciting, hands-on degree supports you to develop the skills for a career in the technical side of events, where there is a growing skills gap of skilled engineers and technicians pushing the boundaries of technology.
Throughout your studies you will have the chance to build specialist skills with practical learning opportunities in our state-of-the-art facilities, from our Dolby Atmos Cinema to our HD outside broadcast vehicle. The degree will help you develop a high level of working knowledge, leaving you fully equipped to install, operate and customise audio, video and lighting systems and pursue a range of careers in the music, broadcasting, and live events industry. This gives you first-hand experience of the time and quality pressures associated with outside broadcasting and live events.
The course has a strong focus on helping you improve your employability. Past students have been given regular work experience opportunities at live music and sporting events, including some of the UK’s biggest music festivals, such as Glastonbury, Boardmasters, Camp Bestival, NASS, and Isle of Wight Festival.
Solent's Live Event Technology degree was developed to encompass all elements of the events industry, with music as a big focus, but also coverage of the growing use of specialist lighting, visual technologies, and systems such as virtual production. As a degree embedded within the media technology team at Solent, Live Event Technology not only gives you the opportunity to experience a broad range of technologies and experiences, but also access to an excellent career built through our industry links and reputation.
This course is part of the South Coast Institute of Technology (IoT), a partnership of colleges, universities and industry-leading employers to create new career opportunities in the technology sector. IoT courses like this one are precisely tailored to the needs of employers in the maritime, engineering and digital industries – industries which are hungry for talented new engineers, technologists, technicians and creatives like you.
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Course features
Specialist facilities
This course has access to specialist facilities
Further studies
After successfully completing your studies, there's an opportunity to continue your studies at Solent
Study abroad
You have the opportunity to study abroad in one of our partner universities for a semester on this course
Who is this course for?
The course is ideal for those looking to gain hands-on experience in the creation and installation of modern audio, video and lighting systems for events of all sizes. Technical theory and operation practice is introduced in a practical and applied manner.
What does this course lead to?
Graduates from this degree typically go into technical roles within the live events and broadcast industries. This includes the engineers that run broadcast trucks on the road for live sports or Formula 1; engineers that rig, light and mix bands; or technical staff in broadcast operations such as Sky or the BBC.
Meet the team
The University cannot guarantee any particular members of staff will teach specific aspects of the course in the future, but will endeavour to ensure the teaching team maintains their balance of experience and qualifications.
Facilities
Throughout your studies you'll have the opportunity to use a range of high quality facilities including Solent's 96-seat Dolby Atmos cinema with the ability to mix and render Dolby Atmos content in Pro Tools, our outside broadcast vehicle with seven ENG system cameras, up to 64-channels of audio mixing and plenty of monitoring and signal analysis.
We also have state-of-the-art motion tracked multi-camera TV studio with a green infinity cove for chromakey, our flagship music recording studio with Avid S6 control surface, high-quality Dynaudio monitoring and industry-standard outboard. Solent's 5.1 audio dubbing theatres for recording and mixing Foley FX, ADR and music to picture content. A spatial audio and VR lab, currently a 25 loudspeaker system for Ambisonic decoding and multiple Vive and Oculus headsets for VR. Students will also have access to industry-standard software for media editing, engineering simulation, coding, signal processing and analysis.
International opportunities
Broaden your horizons by adding an international dimension to your CV – essential to achieving success in today’s fast-changing, global environment.
Studying, working or volunteering in another country could be the experience of a lifetime. Enhance your degree by developing important global skills such as knowledge of other countries, language skills, intercultural awareness, adaptability and confidence.
For more information, please email international.mobility@solent.ac.uk.
What you'll study
Core modules
Audio Production
On this module you will learn how the technology of audio production works, as well as the techniques of recording and mixing music for studio or live sound - and how to make your understanding of the technology improve the quality of your recording and mixing.
Introduction to Acoustics
In this module we will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of acoustics, examining the properties of sound and vibration. You will study how sound is propagated, transmitted and absorbed, and its behaviour under different conditions.
Engineering Principles
This module will help you to understand how to quantify and model physical properties and phenomena as well as how to critically analyse observations. You will explore mathematical techniques and be introduced to functions such as logarithms and sine.
Electronic Fundamentals
This module is designed to introduce you to a range of fundamental electronic components and their operational characteristics. You will consider key properties in the context of audio and visual technologies.
Video Production
You will learn about TV studio equipment, how to set it up, how it works as a system and how to operate it. By creating a short TV programme you will also learn single camera operation, to create inserts for a programme.
Computing and Networking
On this module you will explore how computers are built and discover the unique way in which computers store, manipulate, and display data and what the implications of this are on the way you use computing tools.
How you will learn and be assessed
You will learn by:
You may be assessed by a combination of:
- Group presentations
- Individual presentations
- Assignments
- Practical activities
- In-class tests
Solent’s curriculum framework builds on our unique, creative and applied approach to teaching. The transformation of students’ lives is at the heart of our mission as a university, and our curriculum – informed by the latest theory – reflects this shared educational vision.
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Study support
The student achievement team are on hand to help you succeed during your studies at Solent. They aim to contact you at key times during your time here with personalised information, advice and guidance, by email or phone.
Access Solent provides information, advice and guidance for disabled students.
All students can access Succeed@Solent, Solent's online guide to getting better grades. It offers extensive, practical information and advice on topics such as academic writing, research and presentations.
Why choose a career in live event technology?
The past decade has seen a surge in the number of festivals and live events taking place within the UK. A 2023 events trends report by Eventbrite showed 52% of those surveyed in the UK intended to attend more events. With this growth, increasingly complex sound and lighting technologies are being used to enhance the audience experience. This course aims to give graduates the tools to work and excel in this exciting and growing industry, using employer links to give students hands-on experience of up-to-date technology.
The course team maintain very close links with alumni and as a result are well placed to arrange work experience and placement opportunities for students from level four to level six, as well as internship schemes upon graduation.
These links also enable frequent guest lectures from industry on specialist subjects, as well as industry visits to see and use specialist equipment. Students that participate in the opportunities frequently secure their first job as a result of the experience gained.
You could earn:
Sound engineer
Starting salary: £25,000
More experienced sound engineers could earn between £25,000 and £50,000. Your income will vary depending on which industry you specialise in.
Broadcast engineer
Starting salary: £20,000
Experienced broadcast engineers can earn anything from £30,000 to £60,000.
The stated salaries are published on prospects.ac.uk. Income figures are intended as a guide only.
Solent Futures
The Solent Careers team is committed to getting students into great careers.
While you are studying, the team can help you with finding work experience or placements, link you with a mentor, check your CV, or offer one-to-one guidance.
If you're in your final year, we also have graduate job opportunities just for Solent graduates.
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Tuition fees
The tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year are:
- UK, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fees: £9,250 per year
- International full-time fees: £17,750 per year
For further information, please visit our tuition fees page.
Extra course costs
While most course costs are covered by your tuition fees, some essential resources and optional extras may need to be paid for separately. For advice on budgeting and managing your money, please contact student.funding@solent.ac.uk.
The 2025/26 other costs are not yet available. For guidance, the 2024/25 other costs were:
Compulsory costs
There are no compulsory production costs that you are required to meet in order to fully participate on the course, however costs can be incurred against production expenses, particularly for final major projects.
Bursaries, scholarships and financial support
Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our bursaries and scholarships pages to find out more.
Cost of living support
At Solent, we understand that the cost of living crisis may be of some concern. To help, we've put together some detailed information to show what support is available and how to make your money go further.
Graduation costs
There is no charge to attend graduation, but you will be required to pay for the rental of your academic gown (approximately £45 per graduate, depending on your award). You may also wish to purchase official photography packages, which range in price from £15 to £200+. Graduation is not compulsory, so if you prefer to have your award sent to you, there is no cost. Extra guest tickets will go on sale after results publication and will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The cost per ticket is currently £15. Please note, we do not guarantee there will be any extra tickets available to purchase.
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Entry requirements
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Key entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points
- A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D* or equivalent qualification, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points.
- Direct entry into year two or three may be considered for this course.
- All UK applicants are required to attend an interview.
- For more information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
Key entry requirements
As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about EU qualifications, please see our course entry requirements document.
Key entry requirements
As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about international qualifications, please see our course entry requirements document.
Note to all international students requiring a visa
All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office.
We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application.
104-120UCAS points
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Email: admissions.international@solent.ac.ukCall: +44 (0)23 8201 5066How to apply
Full-time
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Nearly all schools and colleges offer their students the facility of applying electronically through the UCAS website using 'Apply'; it may also be used by those applying independently in the UK and overseas. This facility and all course information can be found on the UCAS website: www.ucas.com.
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Contextual offers
Solent endeavours to offer learning opportunities to students from all backgrounds. When we receive and review an application, we take into consideration the context and personal circumstances of applicants when making a decision, which means our advertised entry tariff could be reduced.
Language requirements
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are:
- IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component
- TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component
- Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 95 in each component or equivalent.
Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University.
Pre-Sessional English programme
The University also offers a pre-sessional English programme for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course.
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