Sound Production: HND
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Course overview
Turn your passion for sound into professional skill.
The NQ Sound Production (Level 6) course is designed for creative individuals who want to explore the world of recorded and live sound, music technology, and audio production. You’ll gain hands-on experience in our professional studios and live sound environments, collaborating with Music Business & Music Performance students, developing the technical and creative skills that form the foundation of a career in this fast-evolving industry.
Working with industry-standard equipment and software, you’ll learn how to record, mix, and master sound while developing your understanding of how music and audio connect across media and performance contexts.
Whether your goal is to become a sound engineer, studio producer, live sound technician, or audio editor, this course is the perfect place to begin your professional journey.
This course is ideal for:
- Creative individuals passionate about music, technology, and sound design.
- Learners who want to explore how sound is captured, produced, and mixed in different media.
- Those seeking hands-on experience with professional recording and live sound equipment.
- Students aiming to progress to the HND Sound Production or related higher-level study in audio and music technology.
What you will learn
You’ll gain a blend of creative, technical, and theoretical skills designed to prepare you for both further study and entry-level roles in sound and music production.
Key learning areas include:
- Sound Production: Recording and Editing – capture and refine high-quality sound in the studio.
- Music Technology in Context – understand how technology shapes the music and sound industries.
- Sound Engineering and Production – explore the full production process from setup to mixdown.
- Sound for Live Events – work with live sound systems, stage setups, and event audio management.
- Music Remixing and MIDI Sequencing – create and manipulate digital compositions.
- Introduction to the UK Music Industry – discover how to navigate the creative and commercial landscape of sound.
All learning takes place through practical workshops, group projects, and studio sessions, ensuring your technical skills are matched with creative confidence.
Entry requirements
✅ No formal qualifications required.
✅ National 5 English (or equivalent) is desirable.
✅ Applications are welcomed from those with relevant work, volunteering, or life experience.
Applicants should show enthusiasm for sound and music technology, an interest in creative production, and the motivation to work independently and as part of a team.
ℹ️ Applicants must be 16 years or older at the start of the course.
ℹ️ For this course, if English is not your first language
- you need to have SQA ESOL Higher (or equivalent, click here to see equivalent qualifications)
- If you do not have a formal ESOL qualification but your language skills meet this level, you should apply for your course and then contact our Admissions team to organise an internal language assessment here at the College.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this course can progress to entry-level roles such as:
🎧 Sound Engineer (Live or Studio)
🎙️ Radio or Broadcast Technician
🎚️ Music Producer / Audio Editor
💡 Technical Support Assistant for Music or Media
Future prospects
Progression opportunities include:
- HND Sound Production at Glasgow Kelvin College or another institution.
- Further study in Music Technology, Audio Engineering, or Creative Industries programmes.
This course provides the perfect launchpad for anyone ready to make their mark in the world of sound
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