Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Digital Media and Journalism: Audio – Live Production
Become a Digital Storyteller with an Audio: Live Production Bachelor’s Degree
Being able to tell a story that moves people is an art. We see this with award-winning films whose soundtracks brought us to tears. The power of audio in today’s growing digital marketplace is massive. Partner with Liberty to earn your B.S. in Digital Media and Journalism, and gain the skills you need to become a major contributor in this field through a specialization in audio and live production.
Your bachelor’s degree in digital media and audio can prepare you for an exciting career in audio engineering, live event recording and production, or radio announcing. Liberty’s program is designed to provide both the technical knowledge and hands-on experience you’ll need to open a wealth of opportunities upon graduation.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Each of your courses will be integrated with biblical principles so you can learn to incorporate Christian ethics into your profession and be a leader of integrity.
- Your professors have years of real-life digital media and journalism experience to share with you. Plus, they care about your progress spiritually – as well as academically – and are committed to praying for you and mentoring you.
- You are guaranteed hands-on experience in your field and networking opportunities with a required practicum and internship.
What Will You Learn?
- Current digital media equipment used to create broadcast quality sounds for productions
- Essentials of live sound, music recording, special effects, and Foley (sound effects created for a film)
- Evaluation of audio elements of digital media productions
- How to use Pro Tools
- Location sound
Career Opportunities for Audio and Live Production Graduates
- Audio engineer
- Audio specialist for plays, concerts, sporting events, etc.
- Production manager
- Radio announcer
- Radio/television host/co-host
- Sound engineer
- Soundboard expert
- Television personality
Internships and Resources Available to Digital Media and Journalism Students
- Our curriculum focuses on experiential and hands-on learning, including a required internship.
- Learn and train with over $1 million in state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
- Build your professional portfolio while working in our radio and television studios, an on-campus sports network, client promotional projects, our student-run public relations firm, and our school newspaper.
- Our degrees are career-focused. All of our instructors have both academic and professional credentials, with many of them working in their field as they teach. You can be confident that you are getting an excellent education taught by current industry professionals.
- Our degrees emphasize integrity. As a nonprofit, Christian university, we aim to help raise the next generation of media professionals with unshakable ethics grounded in the Christian faith.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
