Audio and Music Technology

University of Plymouth
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Materials science and engineeringDigital media, production, and technologyMusicEngineering and technology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 - 112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£31,000

About this course

Learn how technology is transforming the music industry with academics from our world-leading Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research. Become an expert audio engineer using the latest technologies. Free yourself from the limitations of current devices by gaining hands-on software development skills, enabling you to create your own tools. Prepare for an exciting range of roles in the music and technology industries and hear first-hand from industry professionals in masterclasses.

  • Accredited by JAMES representing APRS, MPG and associate industry bodies.

  • Work with world-leading experts in the field.

  • Learn recording, mixing, mastering, acoustics, digital audio workstations, audio processing, sound synthesis, and sampling whilst using the very latest technologies in the industry.

  • Learn hands-on computer programming and signal processing techniques.

  • Apply your advanced knowledge to help people and to address social problems.

  • Mix and collaborate with musicians on the BA (Hons) Music.

  • Graduate with a diverse portfolio of practical work giving you an edge in a competitive job market.

  • Continue your studies at postgraduate level on the MA Music Production.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Plymouth

    Avg. Salary: £31,000

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Plymouth

    Avg. Salary: £31,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2129 Engineering professionals
    3116 Planning, process and production technicians
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3415 Musicians
    5243 TV, video and audio servicers and repairers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Plymouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Materials science and engineering, Digital media, production, and technology, Music, Engineering and technology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £31,000