Sound Production NC
What is special about this course?
The NC in sound production provides candidates with the core skills and knowledge in sound production, music business and performance. Students are introduced to a range of practical and theory based units. Students will gain experience in live PA, recording, mixing and working with Digital Audio Workstations as well as many other aspects of the industry.
Entry requirements
- Three National 5 qualifications
- All applicants will be interviewed
- Sound engineering and production
- Digital media
- Audio editing
- Sound reinforcement
- Applied multimedia
- Creative project
- Music MIDI sequencing
- You will also develop core skills in IT and communications
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
- Part Time
How long will my course last?
1 Academic YearOne year full time, longer part time
Where can I study my course?
- Alness
Please note, UHI North Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
Start date
Intakes are in September and January for the full time course.
Fees
| Study mode | Scottish Fee | RUK* Fee | International Fee |
| Full-time | £1790 | £5970 | £5970 |
| Part-time (per credit/module) | £90 | £300 | £300 |
Full-Time Study
Full-time students will automatically receive the fee waiver if they are eligible from the information they have provided on their course application form.
If you have been living in the UK for at least three years, are an ordinary resident in Scotland before the course start date it is likely that you will not have to pay fees for your full-time course. Please check our fee waiver policy for more information.
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Some of our courses require students to have essential equipment/clothing please check with your course tutor.
Please get in touch with nhcfinance@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
*Rest of UK (students typically domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man), with a term-time address in Scotland.
Part-Time Study
A Fee Waiver could be available to help with the payment of course fees depending on your personal circumstances, please check our fee waiver policy to see if you are eligible.
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Some of our courses require students to have essential equipment/clothing please check with your course tutor.
Please contact nhcfinance@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
Funding
Students may also be eligible to apply for bursary funding.
What can I do on completion of my course?
- Successful students can progress onto the HNC Sound Production course which is available at our Alness campus
- Enhanced career prospects within the creative industries
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
Apply for Sound Production NC
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI North Highland. Please note, UHI North Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study. UHI North Highland operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.