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University degree
Sound Design
Ashton Sixth Form College
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 31% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course
This programme in Sound Design is offered by Ashton Sixth Form College. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts6%
48-63 pts7%
64-79 pts12%
80-95 pts12%
96-111 pts19%
112-127 pts14%
128-143 pts6%
144-159 pts14%
160-175 pts3%
How they qualified
83% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels83%
no formal qualifications7%
other higher education7%
an Access course1%
the IB1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
69%
Continue past first year
82%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£18,500
3 years on
£22,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Elementary occupations15%
Skilled trades occupations10%
Sales occupations15%
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled30%
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled35%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations5%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
82%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching80%
Assessment & feedback86%
Academic support80%
Well organised84%
Learning resources82%
Student community87%
In students' own words
★★★★★
A great decision
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — local cost of living is manageable if you shar…
Third year · Full-time
★★★★☆
Highly recommend
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the final show is a proper platform — industry people come to see it. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — good transport…
Class of 2023 · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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