Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering with Foundation Year

About this course

Sound, light and live event engineering is a discipline that sits at the intersection of technology and the live entertainment industry, combining the technical skills needed to design, operate, and manage audio, lighting, and audiovisual systems with an understanding of the creative and logistical demands of live events. From concerts and theatre productions to corporate events, festivals, and broadcast, the professionals who work in this field ensure that sound and light serve the artistic and communicative intentions of performers and producers, safely and reliably, often in complex and time-pressured environments. At the University of Derby, this four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year, a sandwich year, a year abroad, and work placement opportunities. The foundation year provides an entry route for students who would benefit from additional preparation before the ma

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 75% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 38 / 100Quality and Regulatory Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 32 / 100Artistic, literary and media occupations · 50% of graduatescards →

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