Programme summary for BSc (Hons) Music Technology
About the programme
The programme is designed to provide you with the basis to develop and use complex music technologies for home computer-based music production and to equip you with the necessary skills to work as a graduate audio engineer within TV, video, CD and games audio production.
2-subject degrees
You can combine this programme with a range of other subjects as part of a 2-subject degree. Popular combinations include Music Technology with Business Studies, and Music Technology and Communication Studies.
Programme structure
There are six main themes developed through the three years of the programme:
- Computer based Music Production
- Audio Engineering
- Project Management and Academic skills
- Business skills,
- Multimedia skills
- Cultural aspects of music production.
There is also an option of a 1 year placement within industry between the second and third years of the programme.
Career opportunities
You can become a graduate audio engineer within the media industry, utilise your music production and management skills for your own use, or progress to a master’s degree programme.
Support
We pride ourselves on our Personal Development Plan for students. You are assigned a personal tutor who you can see for advice if you have general problems. There are also module tutors who can advise you if you have problems with coursework and a programme leader who you can turn to for advice on how you can get the best out of Music Technology programme. In addition you will be assigned a personal project tutor to guide you through the development of your final year individual project.
Admission
- 240 UCAS tariff points or equivalent
- relevant Access programme
A range of international qualifications are also accepted as is an appropriate level of work experience. Applicants from mature students are welcomed. Applicants are also expected to have passed GCSE English to grade C or equivalent. International applicants should have or expect to gain IELTS 6.0 (Reading and Writing 6.0; Listening and Speaking 5.5) or equivalent.
Key facts
You can start many programmes in either September or February and applications are simple to make. Click below to:
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