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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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4 Years
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Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.
OverviewOur BSc (Hons) Music Technology degree course will help you lay the groundwork for a rewarding career in the music industry as a creative or technical producer.You’ll learn how to engineer and produce music and sound using professional studio hardware and software, experiment with innovative practices and emerging technologies – including artificial intelligence (AI) – and through collaboration and project work, you’ll develop transferable skills that can be applied beyond your degree.
Course highlights- Familiarise yourself with industry-level studio equipment – including a 7.1 Genelec surround sound studio and Oakley Modular synthesisers- Create live installations and performances using sensors and alternative controllers- Develop original software tools for music and sound- 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- Catch the eyes and ears of the public and potential employers by displaying your work at our annual Graduate Show
Careers and opportunitiesMusic 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 areasAreas you could work in include:- visual media- computer games- audio programming- music studio work- education Graduate rolesJob 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)Whatever comes next after your studies, our Careers and Employability service will give you support and advice for up to 5 years after you graduate.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC - BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
112 - 120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
25 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 - H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM - DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels. A relevant subject or experience in music/sound is required.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
112-120 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers. A relevant subject or experience in music/sound is required.
112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. A relevant subject or experience in music/sound is required.
112-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma. A relevant subject or experience in music/sound is required.
Cambridge Pre-U score of 46-50. A relevant subject or experience in music/sound is required.
25 points from the IB Diploma, to include 3 Higher Level subjects. A relevant subject or experience in music/sound is required.
A relevant subject or experience in music/sound is required.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
A relevant subject or experience in music/sound is required.
A relevant subject or experience in music/sound is required.
112-120 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. A relevant subject or experience in music/sound is required.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£17,900 per year
Students from International
£17900 Per year
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