You’ll work in a real-world live events venue, learning from our team of experts who are professionals in lighting design, live sound, broadcasting, live event planning, and live video installation and design, including LED video screen technology, and projection mapping pyrotechnics.

This is a heavily practical course, with a focus on gaining real-world experience, and underpinned by theory. You’ll learn about building lighting rigs and PA systems from day one as well as maintaining and repairing the equipment that you will be using on real world events.

Your tutors are all industry professionals still out there working in the industry whilst also being qualified lecturers – so you’re learning from people that live it! We set up cross-collaborations with other course disciplines such as Music Performance, Film Production, and Content Creation students.

Gain hands-on industry experience

while you study, with industry opportunities built into the course to ensure you graduate with the practical skills needed to make it in the industry.

Use industry- standard equipment

Learn how to use specialist tech and equipment including our 400-capacity live venue, Nexo PA systems and Avolites lighting technology.

Earn industry-recognised certifications

Advance your technical skills with certifications in Avolites Titan lighting control, Dante audio networking, and L-Acoustics system workflow. Validating your expertise and enhancing your employability in live events and production

Study in the heart of Nottingham

One of Europe’s top 25 student cities, and home to over 75,000 learners.

You’ll learn about a broad range of disciplines in the live and technical events sector, including lighting design and operation, live sound reinforcement, sound theory and acoustics, electrical principles, equipment maintenance and repair, live video technology including LED video walls and projection mapping, pyrotechnics safety, live broadcast technology, emerging technologies in the industry and live event planning. Industry and work-related opportunities will be gained through live projects, guest lectures and short work placements.

Module information

A standard full-time BSc (Hons) course is made up of 120 credits studied each year. Some courses may vary, however, and you can find information on the total number of credits achieved per module below.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be studying throughout the

Year OneYear TwoOptional placement yearFinal Year

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Sound Technology Fundamentals

This module is an introduction into the world of live sound. It covers what sound is, how it behaves, and how we control, shape, and reinforce it in live environments. It offers a practical, hands-on with the core components of a sound reinforcement system: microphones, mixing consoles, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and signal processors, and the detail behind how these elements connect and work together to deliver high-quality audio. Training and understanding how to build and patch systems, test and calibrate them, and also to develop fault-finding skills.

Safe working practices are a key focus, ensuring you understand how to operate confidently and responsibly in live event settings. By the end of the module, you’ll have the foundational knowledge and practical experience needed to support live sound events and progress into more advanced roles in the follow-on module, Live Sound Operations.

20 credits

Lighting Technology Fundamentals

An introduction to stage lighting for live events. it is one of the most fundamental technologies in use to enhance the audience experience and support the performance of live events. This module will introduce you to the application of a diverse range of technologies in use, and their underlying scientific principles. The Lighting Fundamentals module introduces you to the essential principles and practices of working with lighting systems in live event environments. You will explore the core components of lighting rigs, including fixture types, power and data distribution, and safe rigging techniques. Through hands-on sessions, you will learn how to hang and focus fixtures, patch DMX systems, and operate basic lighting setups using lighting consoles. The module focuses on building your confidence with lighting hardware and control systems, preparing you for more advanced operational work in future modules.

Event Operations Passport

The Operations Passport module introduces you to the essential procedures and working practices needed to professionally deliver safe and sustainable events. You will explore the key responsibilities of event staff and learn how to work effectively as part of a team in live event environments.

You will study the importance of legal compliance and understand how legislation affects the way we work, learning about safe work practices, manual handling, and how to protect your own wellbeing and that of others while working on-site.

You will also develop your ability to prepare and manage key event documents, such as risk assessments, production plans, sustainability assessment and safety actions plans. Clear and effective communication will be a focus, helping you to share information confidently and work well with others under pressure.

The module will also explore professional attitudes and behaviours expected in the events industry. You will reflect on how to present yourself in a professional way and how to respond to challenges that may arise when working in a team.

By the end of this module, you will have a strong understanding of the basic safety, legal, and professional standards required in the events industry. You will be ready to apply this knowledge in practical settings and build on it in future modules.

Sound Technology Operations

In this module, you’ll take your live sound skills to the next level by focusing on the practical techniques and decision-making involved in delivering professional audio at live events.

You’ll learn how to select and position microphones appropriately for different sources and environments, and how to carry out effective sound checks to ensure clarity, balance, and reliability. You’ll explore audio processing tools, including EQ, compression, gating, and limiting and how to use them creatively and technically to shape sound in a live mix.

Working with multitrack playback and live musicians, you’ll develop your mixing skills in both front-of-house and monitor contexts. You’ll also refine your workflow, communication, and troubleshooting strategies to operate confidently under pressure.

By the end of the module, you’ll be able to plan and execute live sound operations, ready to support a wide range of performance scenarios.

Lighting Technology Operations

The Lighting Operations module builds on your foundational knowledge to develop your skills in operating lighting consoles and managing live lighting environments. You will explore more advanced programming techniques using Lighting consoles, including cue stacks, effects, and live busking. The module also introduces basic design principles, encouraging you to think creatively and technically about how lighting enhances performance. You will work on real-world scenarios and simulated events, developing your ability to deliver professional lighting operations under pressure.

Equipment, Maintenance & Repair

The Equipment Maintenance and Repair module introduces you to the essential principles and practices required to safely maintain and repair production technology used in live events. You will explore the fundamentals of electrical systems and learn how to apply scientific theory to real-world technical challenges.

You will develop practical skills in fault finding, soldering, and the safe use of tools and testing equipment, working with industry-standard resources in a professional workshop environment. Emphasis will be placed on electrical safety and recognised working practices, helping you understand how to operate responsibly and effectively in technical roles.

Throughout the module, you will learn to select appropriate tools and equipment for maintenance tasks, apply problem-solving techniques, and demonstrate technical competency in commissioning and repairing event technology. You will also reflect on professional standards and safe working practices that underpin the live events industry.

By the end of this module, you will have a strong foundation in the maintenance and repair of performance technology, ready to apply your skills in practical settings and build on them in future modules.

Live Event Industry Practice

This module develops your ability to design and deliver high-quality technical solutions for live events. You will explore the integration of visual and audio technologies, gaining hands-on experience with lighting, video, and sound systems in a professional environment.

You will study the scientific principles behind sound and light, learning how to apply mathematical data to real-world scenarios such as sound reinforcement and rigging calculations. You’ll investigate current and emerging technologies, including media servers, LED walls, loudspeaker design, and control systems, while developing your skills in software for lighting, video and sound applications.

Through practical workshops and design tasks, you will learn how to plan and execute full production designs, considering sustainability, accessibility, and inclusivity. You’ll also reflect on your professional values and develop key employability skills such as collaboration, punctuality, and technical communication.

By the end of this module, you will be able to design and deliver integrated sound and visual systems for live events, demonstrating technical proficiency, creative problem-solving, and a strong understanding of industry standards and expectations.

40 credits

Co Lab: Research, Exploration and Risk-taking

Through active participation with team-based problem solving, you will work together in mixed teams on a project where you will use your creative ideas to generate solutions to the challenge or brief. Your project will allow you to explore how creativity can make an impact in society, as you choose a theme of sustainability, social justice, enterprise and innovation or community. This collaborative learning experience will expose you to a range of new processes and approaches that will develop your creative thinking.

AV Data Networking

This module explores the infrastructure and application of data networking in live event environments, focusing on the integration of audio, video, and lighting systems. Through hands-on workshops and technical design tasks, you will learn how to plan, configure, and troubleshoot networked systems using protocols such as Dante, sACN, and Art-Net.

You will develop a working knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, and signal distribution, applying these principles to real-world scenarios in live production. Emphasis is placed on designing robust and scalable networks that support high-quality event delivery, with consideration for sustainability, accessibility, and emerging technologies.

Production Delivery

In this module, you will apply the skills, knowledge, and professional behaviours developed in Live Event Industry Practice to the planning and execution of live and simulated events. Working both in front of audiences and behind closed doors, you will take on specialist roles in sound, lighting, video, and stage management to deliver real-world gigs and shows.

You will engage in the full production cycle — from pre-production planning and technical rehearsals to live delivery and post-event reflection. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, communication, and adaptability under pressure, as you respond to the dynamic challenges of live event environments.

Through hands-on experience, you will refine your technical workflows, deepen your understanding of integrated systems, and demonstrate your ability to operate professionally in high-stakes scenarios. You will also explore creative decision-making, contingency planning, and the importance of sustainability and inclusivity in event design.

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Podcast Production For Beginners

Podcasting currently represents the most dynamic and rapidly expanding sector within the media landscape. Over the past two decades, it has evolved from a nascent interest on the periphery of internet blogging into a multi-billion-pound industry.

This course is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and best practices for developing and producing an original podcast series.

Live Streaming and Broadcast Fundamentals

This module introduces you to the fundamental software and hardware technologies used in live streaming and broadcasting digital content. You will gain hands-on experience with a range of essential tools including cameras, lighting setups, vision mixing software and hardware, and graphic systems. The module places a strong emphasis on practical application, allowing you to explore both technical and creative aspects of streaming.

You will learn to use industry-standard platforms such as OBS and vMix, and develop an understanding of effective composition, lighting techniques, and camera operation for live environments. In addition to mastering the core technologies, you will explore automation tools, control surfaces, and plugins, as well as third-party applications that enhance the live broadcast workflow. The module also covers networked remote broadcasting setups, online streaming platforms, and video compression techniques.

As part of the content, you will investigate the requirements for broadcasting across multiple platforms, with attention to moderation, peripheral optimisation, and maintaining stream quality. Strategic content planning and production workflows will also be examined, ensuring you are prepared to deliver high-quality, engaging broadcasts to diverse audiences.

Festival and Music Events Management

Do you love live music and want to create events that leave a lasting impact? This module introduces the principles and practices of designing, planning, and delivering live music events. You will develop a complete event proposal through lectures, workshops, and simulations, considering audience engagement, stakeholder management, logistics, sustainability, and professional standards. The module emphasises teamwork, reflective practice, and practical skills in a music-focused context.

Sound Design for Visual Media

In this module, you will develop a range of sound design skills that will allow you to complete various sound design briefs, for example in the large industries of films and gaming, but equally for personal content creation or public-facing events or media, such as exhibitions and podcasts. You will learn how to analyse existing sounds for recreation and how to manipulate audio to generate new content. The module will provide a creative, practical and playful approach to the discipline, using sampling, synthesis and recording techniques.

Digital Audio Music Production

This module offers a dynamic and immersive introduction to the world of music production, designed specifically for Level 5 degree students with little to no prior experience. Delivered entirely within a Mac-based music lab using industry-standard Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) course emphasizes hands-on learning, creativity, and collaboration.

Each week introduces a new and distinct aspect of music production—from beat making and synthesis to mixing, remixing, and composing for media. Students will engage in a variety of practical tasks, creative challenges, and group-based projects that encourage experimentation and peer learning. The course is structured to ensure that every session feels fresh and engaging, with clear learning goals and tangible outcomes.

Through guided exploration of tools and techniques used by professionals, students will develop a foundational understanding of digital music creation. They will also build critical listening skills, problem-solving strategies, and the ability to communicate musical ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

By the end of the course you will have produced a track that showcases their creative and technical growth. This course not only equips students with essential production skills but also fosters a deeper appreciation of the creative process behind modern music-making.

Journalism for the Creative Industries

Journalism for the Creative Industries is an exciting module that explores the dynamic intersection of journalism and the modern creative industries landscape.

The module equips students with the skills to produce engaging content across a range of formats, including features, news pieces, reviews, and copy for creative purposes.

Students will have the chance to engage in both written and video journalism, developing established techniques for conducting interviews and crafting compelling stories.

With a strong focus on contemporary industry practices, this module prepares creatives with an interest in journalism to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the world of the creative industries.

The module also explores the use of generative AI in journalism, considering its role in content creation, research, and storytelling. You will critically examine how AI tools can support journalistic practice while raising questions around ethics, originality, and credibility in the creative industries.

Placement year routesExpand all +

Optional Placement Year (Sandwich)*

We have an option for all of our students to undertake a placement year and allow you to decide whether this is right for you once you have completed years 1 and 2 of your course. This time spent working in industry provides our students with crucial work experience, which is highly prized and much sought after by employers upon graduation. If you are successful in securing a placement you will have the chance to gain an additional Certificate or Diploma in Professional Practice, dependent on duration.

The additional placement year incurs a fee. For international students considering the transfer to the 4-yr SW route it's important to seek advice from the International Student Support team and the Home Office regarding any potential visa implications and costs. For UK students, advice should also be sought regarding SLC eligibility, if applicable.

* If you choose to take the sandwich route option, you will need to apply for this course by using the full-time UCAS code.

0 credits

Study Abroad

If you're studying on our sandwich route you can also opt to study abroad for a full academic year, or for a semester, during Year Three. This is an optional and additional period of study that complements your degree at NTU as an alternative to taking a work placement.

This is an exciting opportunity to experience a different national culture, teaching and learning styles and subjects in an international environment. The destination university must be a year abroad / exchange partner of NTU or member of a formally recognised scheme such as the International Student Exchange Programme (ISEP).

Our NTU Global and student mobility team will support you in finding the right opportunity from one of the many international partners available around the world.

Successful completion of a period of international study will earn you a standalone award an International Study Certificate (minimum six weeks) or the International Study Diploma (minimum 36 weeks).

Creative Technology Lab

The Creative Technology Lab module gives you the opportunity to push the boundaries of your technical and creative skills by exploring cutting-edge and specialist technologies used in live events. Building on your previous experience, you will engage in deep, self-directed investigations into the tools, systems, and workflows that shape the future of production.

You may choose to explore advanced techniques such as time-coded lighting shows or surround sound system designs.

You’ll spend time looking into the areas of the industry that excite you and work towards a much deeper understanding of your specialist subject area.

The module also encourages hands-on experimentation with hardware and electronics, including PCB design and etching, Raspberry Pi programming, and soldering projects such as building a Fuzz Face guitar pedal.

There will be masterclasses and lectures that allow you to explore the use of lasers, pyrotechnics, and other high-impact effects—always with a focus on safety and professional standards.

You will also reflect on the evolution of live event technology by examining vintage analogue gear and legacy systems, gaining a deeper appreciation of how past innovations inform current practice.

By the end of this module, you will have developed a personalised portfolio of advanced technical work, demonstrating your ability to innovate, problem-solve, and apply your knowledge in complex, real-world scenarios. You will be ready to enter the industry with confidence, creativity, and a forward-thinking approach to live event technology.

Industry Briefs

Get ready to dive into the real world of the creative industries! This module is all about tackling live industry work via real briefs or other professional practices and developing the skills you need to thrive in your career. Whatever you're producing, you’ll be responding to industry challenges, pushing your problem solving, project management and creativity to build a portfolio that sets you apart. With skills workshops, and hands-on experience, this is your chance to level up and prove what you can do within professional parameters.

By the end of the module you will have assets that could support your Future Pathways module outward facing portfolio for semester 2, and the skills can support your Capstone Project.

Final Capstone Project: Preproduction

In this module you will apply what you have learnt throughout your course and start developing a Final Capstone Project. Working with your peers and lecturers, you will negotiate collaborative practice and individual achievement with the view of showcasing your work.

Depending on your course, these final capstone projects may be prescribed, collaborative or individual.

By the end of the module, you are expected to have arrived at an evidence-backed plan that can be implemented in Semester 2. You will have assessed any possible challenges and risks, including how collaboration and ethical considerations may affect your journey.

You will be submitting a project proposal for approval at the end of the module. In addition, you are expected to provide planning documentation and/or examples of work which will be negotiated with the course team when the assessment is set.

Any project work or expenditure can only take place after the project has been approved by the relevant course team.

The delivery comprises discipline-specific practical classes as well as lectures that will help you to design and contextualise the project.

Final Capstone Project

Final Capstone Project is the culmination of your degree and an opportunity to integrate your learning, skills and experiences. This is your chance to create something meaningful, challenge yourself, and showcase who you are as a professional in your field.

At the core of your project is a practical, creative or research-led negotiated output – what this entails depends on your discipline area. These projects may be prescribed, collaborative or individual.

Whatever form your project takes, you are expected to frame it as a research project as well as to consider aspects such as existing and/or emerging technologies (including AI), ways of working, sustainability and social responsibility. Moreover, you are required to critically reflect on the distance travelled, the role collaboration played and any challenges you faced and overcame. You are invited to link this reflection with your personal and professional goals. Your appendices will evidence processes and experimentation within your subject area.

Future Pathways

This module provides an opportunity for you to consolidate your academic, practical, and professional learning into a focused and strategic portfolio that reflects your readiness for the next stage of your career.

Drawing on the experiences, insights, and skills developed throughout your degree, you will curate a body of work that articulates your professional identity and future direction within Music and Events industries. This is a chance to synthesise your journey so far and present a compelling narrative of your abilities, values, and ambitions.

The emphasis is on finalising your career or further study plans, demonstrating a clear understanding of industry expectations, and showcasing your preparedness for employment or continued education. Through engagement with professional practices and critical self-reflection, you will develop a portfolio that not only highlights your achievements but positions you confidently for your next steps.

We regularly review our course content based on student and employer feedback to ensure they remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or availability in future years. Optional modules will only run where there is sufficient demand. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis to protect the academic and student experience.

Splendour 2025

See how our BSc (Hons) Event Production students gain hands-on industry experience as part of the technical crew at Splendour Festival 2025.

How you're taught

Teaching and learning will take place in custom-built live events production spaces and a range of bespoke IT suites and classrooms. You’ll learn on industry-standard equipment with training from experts in the field of live event technologies.

The aim is to develop your practical, technical and critical thinking skills and to work on the appropriate deployment of analysis and enquiry techniques associated with the live events industry, whilst working on a combination of controlled, in-house activities and real-world client projects.

Classes will be a mixture of technical lectures and practical workshops where you’ll explore the core scientific principles of the module subject areas. In addition to the theoretical underpinning of the subject area, the teaching and learning activities will predominantly focus on developing your practical skills associated with live event technology.

Artificial Intelligence and Innovation in Event Production

Our BSc Event Production degree at NTU takes you to the forefront of technology and creativity, exploring how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the live events sector. You’ll investigate how AI can streamline production workflows, reduce waste, and improve accessibility—while critically assessing its ethical implications, from ownership of creative output to bias in algorithms and the impact on employment.

Through hands-on workshops and reflective assignments, you’ll engage with real-world challenges such as balancing automation with human creativity and advocating for responsible, sustainable practices. By working with emerging tools, you’ll develop adaptability—a vital skill for an industry in rapid technological evolution. You’ll graduate ready to evaluate new technologies critically, integrate them effectively, and future-proof your career in a sector where innovation meets integrity. Find out more about AI, Creativity and Innovation at the Nottingham School of Art & Design | Nottingham Trent University.

How you're assessed

The course offers a range of assessment methods. Through practical assessments, written reflections and reports, industry-recognised documentation and portfolio evidence, our aim to to offer authentic assessment to allow you to truly evidence your knowledge and skills in the most appropriate manner.

Contact hours

For each 20-credit module, you’ll spend about 200 hours learning overall. Around 40 of those hours will be taught in lectures or seminars. The rest of the time is for independent study, reading, research, or working on assignments.

Who will teach you?

Andy Atkin

Senior Lecturer (Teaching)

Andy is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for both the BA and MA Event Management programmes. He is responsible for the strategic and academic leadership of the courses. He oversees all aspects of course delivery, curriculum development, quality assurance, and student experience, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and industry standards. He leads and support a dynamic course team, fostering a collaborative and innovative teaching environment.

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Diego Clavel Rivero

Senior Technician Bank Staff

Diego Clavel Rivero is a Senior Technician and audio specialist who supports NTU's music facilities, drawing on professional experience in live sound, recording, mixing and mastering.

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Rob Baldock

Rob Baldock is a Music and Events Senior Lecturer in the Nottingham School of Art and Design at NTU

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Ben Hirst

Lecturer

Ben Hirst is an Events Production Lecturer in the Nottingham School of Art and Design at NTU

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Entry requirements

UK students

Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications

Contextual offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications

To find out what qualifications have tariff points, please use our tariff calculator.

Additional requirements

Additional requirements for UK students

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Contextual offers

We consider every application in the context of your individual circumstances and educational background. This may include information about where you live, the school or college you attended, or experiences that may have shaped your educational journey. This is known as a contextual offer, and we use information provided through UCAS to help inform our decisions. By considering achievement in context, we can better recognise academic potential and ensure applicants are assessed as fairly and fully as possible.

Meeting our entry requirements

Hundreds of qualifications in the UK have UCAS Tariff points attached to specific grades, including A-levels, BTECs, T Levels and many more. You can use your grades and points from up to four different qualifications to meet our criteria. Enter your predicted or achieved grades into our Tariff calculator to find out how many points your qualifications are worth.

Other qualifications and experience

NTU welcomes applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds, either for year one entry or for advanced standing beyond the start of a course into year 2 or beyond.

We consider study and/or credit achieved from a similar course at another institution (otherwise known as credit transfer), vocational and professional qualifications, and broader work or life experience.

Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route. If you wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning, please contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team who will be able to support you through the process.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form.

International students

Academic entry requirements: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications. We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.

English language requirements: See our English language requirements page for requirements for your subject and information on alternative tests and Pre-sessional English.

Additional international requirements

Additional requirements for international students

If you need help achieving the academic entry requirements, we offer a Foundation preparation course for this degree. The course is offered through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC) based on our City campus.

English language requirements

View our English language requirements for all courses, including alternative English language tests and country qualifications accepted by the University.

If you need help achieving the language requirements, we offer a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course on our City campus which is an intensive preparation course for academic study at NTU.

If you have the right level of qualifications, you may be able to start your Bachelors degree at NTU in year 2 or year 3. This is called ‘advanced standing’ entry and is decided on a case-by case basis after our assessment of your qualifications and experience.

You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.

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If you need advice about studying at NTU as an international student or how to apply, our international webpages are a great place to start. If you have any questions about your study options, your international qualifications, experience, grades or other results, please get in touch through our enquiry form. Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world.

Policies

We strive to make our admissions procedures as fair and clear as possible. To find out more about how we make offers, visit our admissions policies page.

Fees and funding

UK students - see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.

£10,050 per year

Year abroad - £1,507

Placement year - £2,010

If you choose to do a placement year or year abroad, you'll pay a reduced fee for that year. Please be aware that you will be charged the fee set for the year this takes place, rather than being fixed at the rate applicable when you start your course, and any increases are subject to Government approval. As a guide, the fees above are for the 2027/28 academic year.

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including NTU bursaries and scholarships.

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees, including the placement year and study abroad options are subject to government policy and may change in future years of study.

Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but we don’t want you to feel anxious or confused about it. Visit our fees and funding pages if you have any concerns.

International students - see the fees for this course, as well as payment advice and scholarships.

£19,150 per year

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees might increase from the second year of your undergraduate course, in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.

Scholarships

We offer international scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for a scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.

Living costs

See our advice on managing your money and the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham.

Paying fees

As an international student, you'll need to make an advance payment as part of your offer conditions. You'll then need to pay your tuition fees in full, or have an agreement to pay in two further instalments, in order to enrol on the course.

Find out how and when to pay your fees, including information about your advance payment, instalment dates and how to make payments securely to the University.

Enquiries

If you have any queries relating to advance payments or arrangements to pay, please contact our friendly and experienced international enquiries team.

Additional costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses. There are just a few additional things you may need to budget for:

Textbooks and library books

Your modules will point you to key textbooks and recommended reading. Many are available online, and in our libraries, but some students choose to buy their own copies. You’ll receive resource lists showing where to access eBooks, digital resources and physical copies. Our friendly Library team is always on hand to help you find what you need.

Printing and photocopying costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the printing and photocopying information on the Library website.

Field trips

All essential field trip costs will be included in your course fees. There may be the opportunity to take part in optional field trips, which do incur additional costs.

PPE - Event Production

It will be essential for to purchase some of your own PPE – most importantly some protective footwear (steel toe capped shoes or boots). We will offer advice on these at the start of the course. You can find these at a range of costs starting from as little as £20 and going up to £150. There are suitable shoes for all budgets.

Small tool kit for Event Production

We would encourage you to purchase a small tool kit for yourself. Again, advice on this will be offered at the start of the course. Tool kits can range in price from a small screwdriver set up to a few useful spanners, pliers and a ‘podger’.

Placements

If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Many of our placement students do earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.

Year abroad

If you choose to study abroad for a year, you may need to consider additional costs such as visas, vaccinations, accommodation and travel expenses.

Fees and funding advice

For more advice and guidance, phone the Student Money Team on +44 (0)115 848 2494.

Cost of living information and support

Managing your money can help you make the most of life at NTU. Here's how we can support you, and now you can make your funding go further.

Cost of living in Nottingham

Our student benefits and free services

Money advice for international students

Careers and employability

Your time at NTU doesn’t have to stop once you finish your undergraduate course. Choose to continue your studies on our postgraduate degrees that can help you further develop your skills and obtain the experience you need to get a head start in your career.

Typical job roles in industry might include:

Live sound engineer

Lighting designer/operator for live events

Production manager

Live broadcast engineer

Live video technician/operator.

All of the above may find you working in live music, theatre, festivals or corporate events in the UK or touring overseas.

Employability Promise

Personalised support, one-on-one coaching and industry-specific advice – it’s all part of our Employability Promise. And it doesn’t end when you leave NTU – you’ll have access to all our careers services for three years after you graduate (conditions apply).

Assessed work-like experience

We’ve embedded at least eight weeks of assessed work-like experience into all of our courses. This gives you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world scenarios, build your confidence, and develop the experience employers are looking for.

NTU Enterprise

If you’re a budding entrepreneur, NTU Student Enterprise can help you to develop your ideas and innovations and turn them into a reality. We also offer training, mentoring, workshops, financial advice and more to develop your business skills.

Campus and facilities

On this course you’ll study across various facilities located on our City Campus. You’ll get to learn your trade in facilities that operate public-facing events every week of the year.

In Metronome you’ll find some amazing facilities, jam-packed with recording studios, rehearsal rooms, performances spaces, and a 400-capacity venue. You will be using industry standard equipment, the kind of equipment you’re going to see the professionals using. That’s audio equipment from Allen & Heath, L-Acoustics, Digico, Martin Audio, Nexo, Shure and Audix. Lighting from Avolites, MA, Martin, Robe and Clay Paky.

Providing more event experience opportunities is NTU X; a 14,000 sq ft complex kitted out with world-class facilities and technology for esports and other emerging technologies. It’s here where you’ll have the chance to work on esports tournaments and a range of corporate events.

Metronome venue 360

NTU X venue in 360°

Metronome

For more information visit the Metronome page.

For more information visit the NTU X page.

Boots Library

For more information visit the Boots Library page.

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Applying

Application for this course is through the UCAS application form.

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