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BSc Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering with Foundation Year

University of Derby
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Engineering and Technology
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Course Score
A /76
Graduate Salary
£32,000
Satisfaction
94%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
75%
Meaningful Work
75%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

28%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Secretarial and related62%
Business and public service associate48%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Artistic, literary and media32%
Engineering28%

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Engineering and Technology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£32,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£37,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Engineering and Technology graduates nationally earn £23,000-£75,000 (672 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
50%
02
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
40%
03
Elementary occupations
15%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
06
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Secretarial and related occupations
5%
08
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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