Overview

Our BSc (Hons) Music Technology degree course will help you lay the groundwork for a rewarding career in the music industry in creative or technical areas.

You'll learn how to create, produce, and engineer music technology projects in our exciting new Music and Sound Studios (opened Summer 2022). You’ll also be able to compose music and sound with professional studio hardware and software, experiment with emerging technologies and practices through collaboration and project work, and develop transferable skills that can be applied beyond your degree.

Course highlights

Use our brand-new, high-end professional music studio complex – comprising three studios, two live rooms, vocal booth, and editing rooms
Familiarise yourself with industry-level studio equipment – including a Neve Genesys Black G96 mixing console in our flagship Studio 1, a SSL Matrix 2 mixing console in Studio 2, and a Dolby Atmos surround sound studio in Studio 3
Explore our growing range of hardware synthesisers (including Buchla System 7)
Demonstrate your expertise with industry-standard applications to professionals by earning Avid Pro Tools and Audiokinetic Wwise-110 certifications
Gain valuable industry experience and knowledge by taking an optional placement – either with a company or as self-employed
Develop original software tools for music and sound
Create live installations and performances using sensors and alternative controllers

Work on collaborative projects with students and staff across the Faculty

Careers and opportunities

Music technology’s a continually developing field that’s fundamental to many areas of the creative industries, including television, film, animation, computer games, and digital media.

The experience you get on this course means you'll be ready to use the latest technology and equipment available to employers, giving you a head start over others when it comes to applying for jobs.

You can also continue your studies at postgraduate level.

Graduate areas

Areas you could work in include:

visual media
computer games
audio programming
music studio work
education

Graduate roles

Job roles you could work in include:

composer
sound designer
audio/software developer
musical technician
studio manager
studio engineer
music teacher/lecturer
game audio professional (composition and sound design)

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Programme Structure

Core modules

All pathways

Studio Theory and Practice – 40 credits
Creative Music Technology – 40 credits
Creative Computing for Music and Sound – 40 credits

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

September

Language

English

IELTS

6

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Sound Engineering View 522 other Bachelors in Music in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

112-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.A relevant qualification or experience in music/sound is required. Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio.

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Tuition Fee

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance/tuition-fees-living-costs-and-other-study-costs

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Living costs for Portsmouth

710 - 1099 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.