BA (Hons) Creative Music Technology

“the programme is excellent and the facility (and level

of access) outstanding” [External Examiner Report, 2015]

Undergraduates enrolled on this programme share a creative environment with students studying Theatre, Dance and other Creative Arts programmes. Consequently there are many opportunities to work across disciplines in various project scenarios.

Technical resources and tutor support is excellent; all students are able to access the main studios, computer suites and module tutors every single week.

“the emphasis is on real-life skills, diversity of

musical genres, and specific industry-standard

software” [Academic Contact Report, 2015]

Recent graduates have gone on to successfully pursue careers within music production, live sound engineering, sound design for TV & games, music composition, studio / events management, professional performance, teaching, community arts and freelancing, whilst others have pursued postgraduate study in electroacoustic composition and instruments / interfaces design.

“a high level of academic tuition comparable (actually

surpassing) many other institutions” [External Examiner Report, 2015]

Applications are welcomed from students wishing to enter directly into Year.3 (Level 6) assuming suitable qualifications at Levels 4/5 (e.g. HND, FdA) have been attained.

YEAR ONE (LEVEL 4)

• Audio Production 1


• Composition Technology 1


• Sound, Synthesis and Sampling


• Performance Technology


• Digital Technologies 1


• Music Technology in Context

YEAR TWO (LEVEL 5)

• Digital Technologies 2


• Audio Production 2


• Music Industry and Employment in Context


• Experimental Live Performance 1


• Composition Technology 2


• Sound Design for Moving Image

YEAR THREE (LEVEL 6)

• Creative Portfolio


• Experimental Live Performance 2


• Independent Research


• Professional Practice