Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering

BSc · University of Derby

Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering

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University of Derby

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£37,000
SATISFACTION88%
CONTINUATION95%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS83%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 26% of the work its graduates go into (Moderate).

About this course

Sound, light, and live event engineering is the technical backbone of the live events industry, encompassing the design, operation, and management of the audio, lighting, and production systems that make concerts, festivals, theatre productions, corporate events, and broadcasts possible. The live events sector depends on engineers and technicians who can work with increasingly sophisticated technology under the pressure of real performances, who understand both the creative purposes that technology serves and the technical precision needed to make it work reliably. At the University of Derby, this part-time programme has been delivered for over 25 years, producing graduates who work across the industry and around the world at the highest levels. The programme includes a foundation year for those who need additional preparation, a sandwich placement year for extended industry experience,

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 38% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 3% of graduatescards →
  • 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 6% of graduatescards →
  • 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 4% of graduatescards →
  • 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
  • 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 20% of graduatescards →

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).