Course summary

BSc(Hons) Audio and Music Technology receives both accreditation and acclaim from JAMES, the education arm of the Association of Professional Recording Services (APRS) and the Music Producers Guild (MPG). They describe the course as ‘amongst the best in the UK and of international standing’. This course is ideal if you’re passionate about music and the technology behind it, but don’t necessarily have formal musical training or prior technical experience. It allows you to explore and develop advanced knowledge, techniques and technologies for recording, production, musical expression, digital creativity, audio programming and the science of sound. Musical opportunities abound on and off campus, through our celebrated Centre for Performing Arts and countless venues, groups, studios and projects in one of the UK’s most musical cities. Gain valuable real-world experience and a professional portfolio through a series of placements that prepare you for a career in the music industry and learn from professionals and experts from the music, film/TV and technology industries and research. Choose from careers in audio and sound engineering as well as performance, composition and concert management. Work in creative areas where there is a heavy reliance on technology such as film, theatre and the arts. Design new musical instruments and digital technologies, or new spaces and concert halls. Graduate destinations include the BBC, Allen&Heath, Focusrite/Novation, plus various studio and production houses worldwide.