Overview

This one-year, full-time programme is your pathway into the audio industry.

Designed to build your skills from the ground up, the course introduces you to the world of live sound, studio production, broadcast and music business.  Through supported theory and practical sessions, you will develop the technical ability and professional understanding needed to work in real-world audio environments.

The programme is aligned with industry standards and includes training in internationally recognised systems, preparing you for employment across a variety of roles in audio and entertainment.

Full-time course duration

1 year of full-time weekday classes.

 Admission requirements

You must be at least 17 years of age and must have obtained a South African grade 12 or a GCSE qualification.

Applicants who do not meet the standard admission requirements may apply for special consideration. The Unigrad advisory board will review these applications on a case-by-case basis.

Fees and study material (full-time)

Fees include study material, recording software & studio headphones.

Course fees can be paid either in full or in convenient monthly instalments. Speak to a Unigrad Career Consultant for detailed information on fees and payment options. Unigrad College also partners with Student Hero and Capitec to offer funding solutions, visit https://www.unigradcollege.co.za/funding-options/ to learn more.

Career opportunities

• Studio Engineer
• Live Sound Engineer
• Sound Designer
• Podcast & Content Audio Producer
• Broadcast Audio Operator
• AV Technician
• AV Consultant

Certification

 Successful students will receive the following:

• Unigrad College Learning Programme Certificate in Live Sound and Studio Engineering 
• Unigrad College Short Learning Programme Certificate in Digital Recording and Audio Production
• Unigrad College Short Learning Programme Certificate in Event Management 
• Dante Certification 
• Shure Certification