Music Technology MSc
University of Portsmouth
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OverviewWould you like to get practical, theoretical and creative experience in recording and production, digital music systems and software, sound design and composition for film and video gaming?Our MSc Music Technology degree course is ideal if you have a creative computing background and want to develop the skills needed to become a professional audio specialist. Youll plan and produce a personal project, and well provide the expertise and support so you can develop your professional ...Read more

Overview

Would you like to get practical, theoretical and creative experience in recording and production, digital music systems and software, sound design and composition for film and video gaming?

Our MSc Music Technology degree course is ideal if you have a creative computing background and want to develop the skills needed to become a professional audio specialist. You'll plan and produce a personal project, and we'll provide the expertise and support so you can develop your professional practice.

When you graduate, you'll have all the tools you need for a career in the creative and media industries.

Careers and opportunities

You'll develop the skills needed for a successful career in creative and media industries. This could include:

  • Interactive technologies
  • Virtual reality
  • 3D technologies
  • Games production and development
  • Electroacoustic composition
  • Software application development
  • Sound design
  • Sound editing

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48/101
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
49th
What students say
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Student Reviewer
26 May 21

I think my uni has done really well adapting to the pandemic. Learning and quality of teaching hasn’t been affected negatively at all, if anything the lecturers have been more..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
22 Feb 20

Great experience, by completing a variety of different modules. A great social life with meeting different people and discovering Portsmouth as a city. Looking forward to the..Read more

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Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject or a master's degree in an appropriate subject.

Tuition fees

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£8,900 per year

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£8,900 per year

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£17,900 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
26 May 21
I think my uni has done really well adapting to the pandemic. Learning and quality of teaching hasn’t been affected negatively at all, if anything the lecturers have been more...
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SR
Student Reviewer
22 Feb 20
Great experience, by completing a variety of different modules. A great social life with meeting different people and discovering Portsmouth as a city. Looking forward to the...
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a small and lively island city that contains everything students need....

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University of Portsmouth
University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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