Creative Music Technology

University of Portsmouth
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Music

A-Level Entry

BBB - BBC

UCAS Points

112 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,500

About this course

This is a Connected Degree

Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.

Overview

Explore how music and technology come together to shape the future of sound on this dynamic BA (Hons) Creative Music Technology course.

You’ll develop your skills in composition, sound design, and music production while working in professional studios and alongside students from related disciplines.

Whether you’re creating immersive soundscapes for games, designing sound for film, composing and producing new music, or exploring new performance technologies, you’ll graduate ready to take your place in the creative industries.

Course Highlights

  • Develop your creativity by combining music skills with modern technology

  • Create music and sound design for film, TV, and games

  • Use world-class recording and production facilities, including the Neve Genesys Black G96 and Dolby Atmos Surround Sound Studio

  • Collaborate with students from other creative disciplines to enhance your creative projects
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB - BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 120 points
    BTEC DDM - DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Avg. Salary: £22,500

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Avg. Salary: £22,500

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    3116 Planning, process and production technicians
    2319 Teaching professionals
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3415 Musicians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Music
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £22,500