BA Music: Creative Music Technology
Entry requirements
GCSE: English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred. Maths at grade C/level 4 or above is preferred but not essential. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 120 points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: 112 points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. A level: 120 points. Music preferred. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: 112 points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. T level: Merit BTEC: DMM, preferably to include music. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. Access to HE: Pass level 3 QAA approved Access Diploma with 120 points, preferably including Music. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: Equivalent to112 points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. Scottish Highers: 120 points, preferably including Music. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: 112 points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 points, preferably including Music. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: 112 points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. IB: 31 points, preferably to include 5 (Higher Level) in Music. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: Equivalent to 112 UCAS points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Music. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme offers a semester abroad and a four-year foundation option. Final-year study culminates in a negotiated major project across two areas of specialist study, chosen from studio recording and production, studio composition, audio for media, or dissertation.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Composition, Arranging and Technology
- Popular Music Style and Genre
- Performing with Technologies
- Applied Composition and Technology
- Interpreting Popular Music
- Introduction to Studio Engineering
- Studio Composition
- Audio for Media
- Studio Recording and Production
- Professional Development in the Creative Industries
- Advanced Studio Composition
- Advanced Studio and Location Recording
- Advanced Audio for Media
- Sound, Music and Society
- Project Scope
- Professional Practice
- Negotiated Major Project