Bachelor Sound Science and Technology

The culture of sound has matured in the last few years. All over Europe and in the United States study cycles and research centres are being established with the objective of studying sound, its qualities and expressions. ULHT and the School of Communication, Arts and Information Technology (SCAIT) (Escola de Comunicação, Artes e Tecnologias da Informação-ECATI) also wanted to join the golden years of sound, merging the technological, communication and artistic areas that have undergone an ongoing increase since the end of the last decade into the same licentiate degree. The curricular structure of this new course is organized in such a way as to accommodate both old and new subjects, as well as unite the arts of sound to recording technologies, reproduction, production and sound synthesis. Subjected in urban life to a territory ruled by sound and noise, this study cycle aims to contribute to an understanding of the object sound of in daily life, recovering from history that which Man owes to the sense of hearing. This licentiate degree favours the place of skills, knowledge and innovation in a close association with the cultural industries, research and the media.

Those who apply through the institutional admission process may apply for this study program. See the required exams below.


Candidates may also apply via the regimes of institution/programme transfer or via Special Application, in accordance with the legal regulations in force (holders of higher education degree, holders of a Technological Specialization Course, holders of Professional Higher Technician Course or Over 23 years of Age). Candidates who meet the requirements defined in the International Student Statute can also apply.

Students and professionals interested in developing their studio creation and production skills, in audiovisual and cinema teams, for games and media, from radio to the internet.

EN Audio production and sound design in particular in the context of audiovisual and multimedia production and entertainment services, Audio post-production and sound design in audiovisual and multimedia projects for digital media; Sound equipment and technologies; Research in the areas of communication and arts of sound.

The bachelor degree will permit students to apply for postgraduate studies, specifically PhD degrees.

Throughout the year, workshops and conferences are promoted with portuguese and foreign researchers and professionals, with these actions aimed at consolidating the practices of sound production, capture and distribution; as well as linking sound studies to different contents, from audiovisual to games.

The university has studios, rooms with image and sound projection equipment, and spaces equipped with hardware and software that allow students to develop their skills in sound production and editing.

Student participation in CICANT (research center) projects, promoting teamwork and the development of important practices for future work in the business environment.

The classes are in daytime basis, from Monday to Friday.