
Audio and Music Technology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Audio and Music Technology BSc (Hons)
Learn how technology is transforming the music industry with academics from our world-leading Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research. Become an expert audio engineer using the latest technologies. Free yourself from the limitations of current devices by gaining hands-on software development skills, enabling you to create your own tools. Prepare for an exciting range of roles in the music and technology industries and hear first-hand from industry professionals in masterclasses.
• Accredited by JAMES representing APRS, MPG and associate industry bodies.
Learn how technology is transforming the music industry with academics from our world-leading Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research. Become an expert audio engineer using the latest technologies. Free yourself from the limitations of current devices by gaining hands-on software development skills, enabling you to create your own tools. Prepare for an exciting range of roles in the music and technology industries and hear first-hand from industry professionals in masterclasses.<br/><br/><br/>• Accredited by JAMES representing APRS, MPG and associate industry bodies.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Work with world-leading experts in the field.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn recording, mixing, mastering, acoustics, digital audio workstations, audio processing, sound synthesis, and sampling whilst using the very latest technologies in the industry.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn hands-on computer programming and signal processing techniques.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Apply your advanced knowledge to help people and to address social problems.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Mix and collaborate with musicians on the BA (Hons) Music.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Graduate with a diverse portfolio of practical work giving you an edge in a competitive job market.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Continue your studies at postgraduate level on the MA Music Production.<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
JW93
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
112
Scottish Higher
In combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit/Distinction. Any subject considered.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
28
English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Any subject considered.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H4,H4
104 - 112 UCAS tariff points. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
In any subject
Scottish Advanced Higher
104-112 UCAS tariff points.
Extended Project
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
A level
104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A levels
T Level
M
Any subject is considered.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Considered in combination
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