Edinburgh College Banner

Media, Music & Sound Production

Sound Production HND

Campus Milton Road Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 8

Study mode Full time

Duration 41 weeks

Start date Aug 2023

Course enquiry form

Note your interest for this course.
Enter your full name
Enter your email address
This form collects your name and email address so we can contact you with pre-application information on future courses including application deadlines, campus open days and course information. Read our privacy notice to find out how we collect, store and use your data (and for information on withdrawing your consent).

Course overview

HND Sound Production is a technical and creative course designed to push your production potential and break you into the competitive music industry. This is a unique course that teaches the creative process of recording, production, mixing and mastering to the highest level. You will be encouraged to experiment and push the boundaries of your practice in order to gain a good understanding of both classical and contemporary music in order to prepare for a fulfilling career as a portfolio artist.

This course guarantees a hands-on learning experience like no other. Over the year you will receive 12 hours of one-to-one lessons and be taught by highly qualified and experienced lecturers in state-of-the-art music facilities. These include; four flagship SSL AWS900+ studios driven by Pro Tools; a 100-seat auditorium containing a 14K Martin Audio PA system and MIDAS Pro1 live mixing console and over 70 iMac Digital Audio Workstations running Pro Tools, Logic Pro X and Ableton. Edinburgh College has industry connections with a wealth of exciting venues clubs and festivals across Scotland. You will attend major music-industry networking events and local music festivals where you will gain essential industry connections and explore your career possibilities. You will be encouraged to work with various artists and bands and attend guest lectures from the best in the business.

Should you decide to pursue your education further you can progress onto our BMus (Hons) one-year degree course accredited by Kingston University London taught at Edinburgh College. Edinburgh College is the only institution in Scotland offering a one-year Honours Degree top-up validated by Kingston University London.

Please make sure you read and complete the Pre-Interview Assignment that can be found under the Information on Tests/Auditions/Interview Requirements section. If for any reason you are not able to complete the assignment, please state this as part of your personal statement in your application.

What you will learn
  • Multi-track recording and mixing
  • Mastering
  • Sound design, game audio and Foley
  • Official AVID Certification in Pro Tools
  • Sound for live events
  • Creative Music Re-mixing
  • Audio post-production
  • Location recording (from rock to acoustic and orchestras to jazz ensembles)

How the course is assessed

  • Throughout the year you will be assessed through a mixture of practical and theory assessments

Number of days per week

  • 3 days per week
HND Sound Production

Entry requirements

  • Two Highers (or equivalent) and core skills at SCQF Level 5.  
  • Direct entry to the second year is possible if you have successfully completed an HNC in Sound Production with 15 credits. You can apply by emailing CRI@edinburghcollege.ac.uk to register your interest.

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

Please download the Pre-Interview Assignment pack linked below, follow the instructions contained within pack.

HND Year 1 Sound Production Pre-Interview Assignment Pack

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • Honours Degree courses at Edinburgh College (validated by Kingston University London) 
  • Edinburgh Napier University
  • Year 3 BSc (Hons) Audio Engineering at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
  • Glasgow Caledonian University 
  • Abertay University

Career options

  • Studio engineer
  • Producer/remixer
  • Sound designer for visual media/games
  • Live sound engineer
  • Educator
  • Audio visual technician
  • Studio designer

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date Duration
Milton Road Campus Full time 28/08/23 41 Weeks

You may also be interested in these courses

Media, Music & Sound Production

Contemporary Songwriting

In this songwriting course, you’ll learn how contemporary songs are put together and what makes them successful. If you ...

Read more and apply

Campus
Milton Road Campus

Qualification
SCQF Level 6

Study mode
Evening

Duration
8 weeks

Media, Music & Sound Production

Creative Sound Engineering

Have you ever wanted to improve your recording, mixing and mastering skills? Are you finding your productions are lackin...

Read more and apply

Campus
Sighthill Campus

Qualification
SCQF Level 5

Study mode
Evening

Duration
9 weeks

Media, Music & Sound Production

Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101)

The Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101) course introduces essential Pro Tools concepts and principles, covering all you nee...

Read more and apply

Campus
Milton Road Campus

Qualification
SCQF Level 6

Study mode
Evening

Duration
8 weeks

Media, Music & Sound Production

Grade 5 Music Theory Preparation (ABRSM)

FREE COURSE!Taught by an experienced Edinburgh College music lecturer, this course will help you acquire the knowledge a...

Read more and apply

Campus
Sighthill Campus

Qualification
SCQF Level 5

Study mode
Evening

Duration
8 weeks

Media, Music & Sound Production

Aural Skills for Grades 6 to 8

FREE COURSE!Taught by an experienced Edinburgh College music lecturer, this course will help you acquire the knowledge a...

Read more and apply

Campus
Sighthill Campus

Qualification
SCQF Level 5

Study mode
Evening

Duration
6 weeks

Media, Music & Sound Production

Hand Percussion Interactive Workshop

Taught by an experienced Edinburgh College music lecturer at our Milton Road campus, this 8-week fully funded course wil...

Read more and apply

Campus
Milton Road Campus

Qualification
SCQF Level 5

Study mode
Evening

Duration
8 weeks

Media, Music & Sound Production

Television and Film HNC

Do you have the creative potential to write, direct and produce for television and film? Do you want to develop the skil...

Read more and apply

Campus
Milton Road Campus

Qualification
SCQF Level 7

Study mode
Full time

Duration
41 weeks