Audio and Music Technology
University of Plymouth
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Plymouth Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-26

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Plymouth Campus

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SEP-26

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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. ...Read more

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.Work with world-leading experts in the field.Learn recording, mixing, mastering, acoustics, digital audio workstations, audio processing, sound synthesis, and sampling whilst using the very latest technologies in the industry.Learn hands-on computer programming and signal processing techniques.Apply your advanced knowledge to help people and to address social problems.Mix and collaborate with musicians on the BA (Hons) Music.Graduate with a diverse portfolio of practical work giving you an edge in a competitive job market.

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WUSCA ranking:
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50/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
43rd
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
75th
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Samuel
16 Dec 25

Best aspects are student support, they really helpful with disabilities and financial advice/aid. worst aspects are the facilities provided for my course are a bit lacking, online..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 - 28 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3H3H3H4H4 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£17,100 per year

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Accomodation- Room type – standard en suite (288): Cost: 199 per week. Total annual rent: 8,159 (for a 41-week licence).

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16 Dec 25
Audio and Music Technology
Best aspects are student support, they really helpful with disabilities and financial advice/aid. worst aspects are the facilities provided for my course are a bit lacking, online...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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University of Plymouth
Drake Circus Plymouth Devon PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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