Welcome to Entertainment Engineering at the University of Derby!

Housed within the School of Engineering in the College of Science and Engineering, our subject area boasts an array of cutting-edge facilities such as 3D multichannel sound rooms, a hemi-anechoic chamber, a virtual reality cave, live event spaces, and advanced electronics labs.

Since its inception in 1999, our undergraduate course, BSc (Hons) Sound, Light, and Live Event Engineering, has enabled hundreds of students to excel as live event professionals worldwide.

In the postgraduate realm, our MSc Audio Engineering course, introduced in 2015, is enriched by the research capacities of the Electro-Acoustics Research Lab (EARLab). Additionally, our collaboration with the Institute of Acoustics has led to the IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control and the MSc Applied Acoustics, which have been guiding students and professionals in acoustics since the mid-1990s.

We maintain active educational partnerships and collaborations with industry stalwarts such as Meyer Sound, L-Acoustics, Solotech, Anna Valley, and Cloudbass. Furthermore, our dedicated faculty is engaged with well-known institutions including the Audio Engineering Society (AES), the Institute of Acoustics (IOA), and the World Health Organization (WHO).

On this website you can learn more about our academic programs, research initiatives, and the achievements of our staff, students and alumni. You’ll also find pertinent links that lead you to in-depth information on our courses and current research pursuits at the University of Derby.

For any questions or discussions related to our programs, research, or industry partnerships, please feel free to reach out through our contact form.

 

Recent blog posts (click here for the full blog):

 
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Graduate Spotlight – Ben Coxon

Ben Coxon, a 2013 graduate from our BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology program, has carved a successful path for himself in the live event industry. At the university, Ben grew his knowledge base, with AutoCAD becoming an invaluable skill in his arsenal. His career has spanned audio, lighting, and production management, with...
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Staff Spotlight – Gez Ruggiero

Gez Ruggiero, Technical Instructor at the University of Derby, brings a diverse background in sound and music to our Entetainment Engineering subject area. Originating from Rhyl, North Wales, Gez’s journey encompassed music studies at The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, followed by engagements in electronic music performance, theatre, and live event engineering. Joining...
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Graduate Spotlight – Haydon Cardew

Meet Haydon Cardew, a 2016 Derby MSc Audio Engineering grad, now a Senior Software Engineer at DTS. Haydon’s journey began with a BSc (Hons) in Music Technology & Production at Derby. He chose Derby for its equipment and city, later focusing on audio software and electronics within the MSc. Valuable course concepts like HRTFs have...
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Staff Spotlight – Kit Lane

Introducing Kit Lane, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader of BSc (Hons) Sound, Light, and Live Event Engineering at the University of Derby. Kit’s journey began as a theatre technician and production manager before transitioning to academia in 2006. With expertise in production management, video design, lighting, and more, Kit brings a wealth of industry knowledge...
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