Creative Music Technology BSc (Hons)
University of the West of England
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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3 Years

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BSc(Hons) Creative Music Technology is accredited by JAMES, the education arm of the Association of Professional Recording Services (APRS) and the Music Producers Guild (MPG).Explore composers and artists past and present, taking inspiration from Bach to Boulez, The Beatles to Hans Zimmer. Refine and define your own creative process. Develop programming skills and learn how to enhance the sound and quality of audio using technology. Study composition and enhance your formal musical training in ...Read more

BSc(Hons) Creative Music Technology is accredited by JAMES, the education arm of the Association of Professional Recording Services (APRS) and the Music Producers Guild (MPG).Explore composers and artists past and present, taking inspiration from Bach to Boulez, The Beatles to Hans Zimmer. Refine and define your own creative process. Develop programming skills and learn how to enhance the sound and quality of audio using technology. Study composition and enhance your formal musical training in music theory and performance. Get involved with inspiring musical projects in the community, for schools and with local media companies. Perform in events organised by our celebrated Centre for Performing Arts. Activities range from big band, to chamber ensembles and a full symphony orchestra. Gain valuable real-world experience and a professional portfolio through a series of placements that prepare you for a career in the music industry.As a graduate, choose from careers in composition, performance, production and concert management, as well as audio and sound engineering. You’ll also be suited for work in creative areas where there is a heavy reliance on technology such as film, theatre and the arts.

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WUSCA ranking:
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81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
44th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
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90%
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Average salary
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Others in Technology graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Others in Technology graduate salary
£20,000
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17 Feb 22

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No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken on to full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.

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Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Music
49%
Mathematics
26%
Physics
18%
Media Studies
14%
Geography
11%
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