UCAS Course Code: J931 
UCAS Course Code Title: BSc/MT 

Duration: 3 Years

Admissions Tutor: Gareth Jones
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Programme Design

The course is designed to cover the major technical aspects of the music industry. Modules cover software and hardware techniques, acoustics and sound engineering for both recording and live performance, and supporting studies covering an appreciation of theoretical and performance aspects of music, business studies and the role of music in modern culture.

Employment Opportunities 

The programme is designed to prepare students for work in a variety of different positions in industry, e.g. sound engineering and production, recording engineering, equipment design and maintenance. The music industry is rapidly growing and becoming increasingly technologically complex.

Programme Structure

Year 1

Computer Based Music 1
Studio Practice
Sound and Signals
Computer Systems and Media Tech
Music and Popular Culture 1
The Music Business

Year 2

Computer Based Music 2
Live and Studio Recording
Software and Synthesis
Music and Popular Culture 2
Marketing Music
Group Project
Sound for New Media

Year 3

Computer Based Music 3
Surround Recording and Authoring
Trends in Music Technology
Business Marketing and Self Prom.
Project (Honours only)
Mini Project (Ordinary only)

Entry Requirements

Minimum two A levels, or equivalent qualifications, together with five GCSE passes (including Maths) at grade C or above.

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Other Skills Considered

Our offers are not solely based on academic results. We take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration. Students who may not have the requisite number of points but can demonstrate a capacity for dealing with the technical nature of the course may also be considered subject to a successful interview.

Advanced Entry

Candidates with an appropriate HND will be considered for direct entry into Year 2 of the degree subject to places being available.