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BSc (Hons) Music Technology

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our BSc (Hons) Music Technology degree course will help you lay the groundwork for a rewarding career in the music industry as a creative or technical producer.

You’ll learn how to engineer and produce music and sound using professional studio hardware and software, experiment with innovative practices and emerging technologies – including artificial intelligence (AI) – and through collaboration and project work, you’ll develop transferable skills that can be applied beyond your degree.

In year 1, you’ll explore subjects relating to recording and production, composition, and music computing. You’ll then choose a pathway that focuses on your chosen specialisation, preparing you for your future career.

In years 2 and 3, you’ll specialise in a specific area of music technology by choosing specific modules, and graduate with an exit award.

General Eligibility

  • A levels – ABB–BBC

  • UCAS points – 112-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent 

  • T levels – Merit

  • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM–DMM

  • International Baccalaureate – 25-26

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Placement year

  • CCI Work Placement Full Year

  • CCI Self-Employed Placement Full Year

  • CCI Placement Plus - Full Year

  • Art Design and Performance Study Abroad Half Year

  • Art Design and Performance Study Abroad – Full Year

2 Year 1

Core modules

  • Studion Recording Fundamentals

  • Composing through Technology

  • Creative Computing for Music and Sound

  • Studio Recording Practice

  • Music in Context

  • Sound Design

3 Year 2

Core modules

You must complete certain modules to work towards the Composition, Computing, or Recording and Production exit awards.

Each module is 20 credits.

Computing pathway

  • Creative and Critical Research Design

  • Applied Music Technology Project

  • Creative Coding Practice

  • Audio Programming

Composition pathway

  • Creative and Critical Research Design

  • Recording and Production Techniques

  • Composition Portfolio

  • Applied Music Technology Project

Recording and Production pathway

  • Creative and Critical Research Design

  • Recording and Production Techniques

  • Applied Music Technology Project

  • Acoustics and Studio Design

Optional modules

You can choose from the following modules, regardless of your chosen pathway.

  • Creative Technologies Study Exchange

  • Engaged Citizenship Through Interdisciplinary Practice

  • Institute-Wide Language Programme

  • Music Technology in Performance

  • Professional Experience

  • Sound Design and Music for Games

  • Student Enterprise

4 Year 3

Core modules

You must complete certain modules to graduate with the Composition, Computing, or Recording and Production exit award.

Composition

  • Final Year Project (40 credits)

  • Free Composition (20 credits)

Computing

  • Final Year Project (40 credits)

  • Sound and Music Programming (20 credits)

Recording and Production

  • Final Year Project (40 credits)

  • Professional Studio Practice (20 credits)

Optional modules

All modules below apply to all pathways, except Composition for Visual Media and Spatial Audio, which are pathway-specific.

Each module is 20 credits.

  • Emerging Music Technologies

  • Implementing Game Audio

  • Collaborative Sound Project

  • Music and Sound Synthesis

  • Spatial Audio [Computing and Recording and Production pathways only]

  • Composition for Visual Media [Composition pathway only]

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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