Music Technology BSc (Hons)

If you want a career in the music industry in a creative or technical capacity, this BSc (Hons) Music Technology degree is the perfect course.In year 1, youll explore subjects relating to recording and production, composition, and music computing. Youll then choose a pathway through the course that focuses your studies to prepare you for your future career.**The 3 pathways you can choose from are:**Music Technology (Recording and Production) – this emphasises studio recording, production and ... READ MORE

If you want a career in the music industry in a creative or technical capacity, this BSc (Hons) Music Technology degree is the perfect course.In year 1, you'll explore subjects relating to recording and production, composition, and music computing. You'll then choose a pathway through the course that focuses your studies to prepare you for your future career.**The 3 pathways you can choose from are:**Music Technology (Recording and Production) – this emphasises studio recording, production and engineering skills. You'll study designated studio modules and embark on a range of practical projects.Music Technology (Composition) – this emphasises creative practice, especially composition and sound design. You'll explore technological approaches to help realise your own musical works.Music Technology (Computing) – this focuses on software design and development, coding, and audio programming and processing for creative projects. It'll prepare you for emerging employment and research development opportunities.**What you'll experience**On this Music Technology degree course you'll:- Learn how to use professional studio hardware and software to engineer and produce music and sound- Use sensors and alternative controllers to create installations and perform live- Develop original software tools for music and sound- Create and mix music using digital audio workstations- Develop transferable skills you can use beyond your degree, in areas such as critical thinking, academic writing, research, creative and reflective practice, project management, collaborative working, time management and peer assessment- Enhance your professional skills through experience with emerging technologies and innovative creative practice – such as using artificial intelligence (AI)- Have the chance to specialise in an area of music technology by studying specific 'pathway' modules in years 2 and 3You'll get hands-on with professional quality studio equipment, including:- a valve 32 channel TL audio mixing desk- a 7.1 surround sound studio (Genelec) including a Slate Raven multi-touch console for multichannel work and spatial audio projects- an SSL Matrix 2 console with 10 Neve 1074 preamps and 16 channels of Neve and SSL dynamics and EQ- 4 Oakley Modular synthesisers - a Buchla System 7 synthesiser – 1 of only 2 Buchla synths in the UK, and the only Buchla synth in a European university**Pro Tools and Wwise certifications**You'll also have the opportunity gain Avid Pro Tools and Audiokinetic Wwise-110 certifications.These assure employers that you can use these industry-standard applications to a professional standard. (We're one of only 2 universities in the UK to offer Wwise certification.)**What can you do with a Music Technology degree?**The practical 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.Areas you could work in include visual media, computer games, audio programming, music studio work and education.**What jobs can you do with a Music Technology degree?**You could work in roles such as:- composer- sound designer- audio developer- software developer- music technology lecturer- musical technician- studio manager- studio engineer- music teacher- game audio professional (composition and sound design)You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level.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.