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BTEC HNC Sound Engineering Course in Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury College

Cost£3,713.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC HNC Sound Engineering Course in Shrewsbury. Classes run at Shrewsbury College, part-time during the day over two years.

The course covers the technical and creative skills behind professional audio. You'll study acoustics, recording techniques, live sound, and music production. Units explore mixing, signal processing, and the business side of the audio industry. This Level 4 BTEC HNC sound engineering qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel.

You'll finish with a Higher National Certificate in Sound Engineering.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for details of the course HNC in Sound Engineering. Shrewsbury Colleges Group gives students greater choices and dedicated subject resources at different campus locations and is proud to offer the largest and most flexible curriculum offer within Shropshire, comprising of A Levels, Vocational Diplomas, Apprenticeships and Higher Education qualifications.

Entry requirements

Please see our website for details

What you will learn

  • You'll develop recording and studio production techniques.
  • You'll study acoustics and the science of sound.
  • You'll learn live sound reinforcement and event audio.
  • You'll explore mixing, editing, and signal processing.
  • You'll gain skills in music production and sequencing.
  • You'll understand the business and professional context of the audio industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical studio work, and project-based assignments. Assessment is through coursework, portfolios, and practical tasks rather than written exams. You'll build a body of work across the two years that demonstrates your technical and creative skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Shrewsbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sound engineer, records and mixes audio in studio or live settings.
  • Live sound technician, manages audio for concerts and events.
  • Music producer, shapes the sound and direction of recordings.
  • Broadcast audio technician, handles sound for TV, radio, or online content.
  • Post-production sound editor, works on audio for film and video.
  • Recording studio assistant, supports sessions in a professional studio.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 HND in Music Technology or Sound Engineering, the natural next step toward a full Higher National Diploma.
  • Bachelor's degree in Music Production or Audio Engineering, for those wanting to study at degree level.
  • Specialist short courses in areas such as Dolby Atmos mixing or audio post-production, to build on specific technical skills.
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