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BA (Hons) Music: Creative Music Technology

University of Salford, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Engineer, producer, composer? Whatever your professional goals are, our Creative Music Technology degree can help you to achieve them.

Combining your existing musical talent with an in-depth knowledge of music production hardware and software, you’ll spend your time recording and producing music and sound for bands, ensembles, your own compositions, film, radio and games. Our state-of-the-art industry standard recording studios will be available to you throughout your degree. These facilities are maintained by our amazing technical team, who are always on hand to offer support.

What’s more, as a Creative Music Technology student studying at Salford, you’ll have access to Manchester’s thriving arts and music scene. Whether you’re part of the crowd, performing in front of one, or mixing the show, there’s plenty of creative opportunities for you to get involved in.

You will:

  • Work in exceptional facilities to gain an understanding of contemporary music technology practice

  • Develop a wide range of skillsets designed to open up careers in the music industry

  • Explore a range of creative music technologies in the context of performance style, compositional technique and musicological discourse

General Eligibility

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 points

104-120 points 

A level

104-120 points. Applications can be considered without a Music A level.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Fundamentals of Composition, Arranging and Technology

  • Performance Studies

  • Applied Composition and Technology

You will choose one of the following options for each semester:

  • Music in Context: Fundamentals

  • Popular Music Style and Genre

  • Music in Context: Advanced Fundamentals

  • Interpreting Popular Music

2 Year 2
  • 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

3 Year 3
  • Project Scope

  • Negotiated Major Project

  • Professional Practice

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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