Music Technology

University of the West of Scotland
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Music

A-Level Entry

CCD

UCAS Points

90 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

OVERVIEW

Prepare for a career in the music and media industry with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Music Technology.With access to state-of-the-art, industry-standard equipment and software, you’ll be involved in: • Audio post-production • Acoustics • Electronic music composition • Immersive audio • Industry studies • Live sound production • Music recording and production • Mastering • Synthesis and sound design Complementing the theory you’ll learn in class, regular guest lectures from industry professionals will help strengthen your understanding of Music Technology.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

• This programme will provide you with the knowledge and practical experience needed to work in the creative music, audio and media sectors. • You will develop a wide range of industry relevant technical skills related to music and audio production. • This programme is accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support) and is an Avid Learning Partner, which gives you the opportunity to gain Pro Tools certification.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Teaching is delivered between two dedicated Apple Mac labs complete with two recording studios and two surround post-production suites, one of which is Dolby Atmos enabled. The studios operate with Pro Tools and Logic with a selection of outboard processing hardware catering for up to 24 channels of recording. You will also have access to industry standard software and hardware. Our Macs are equipped with the latest versions of Avid Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Apple Logic Pro X, Final Cut X and Max for Live.

CAREERS

BSc (Hons) Music Technology graduates have the technical skills, business awareness and networking abilities to secure roles in industries including: • Audio post-production • Acoustics and live sound • Broadcast audio • Education • Immersive game audio • Music mixing & mastering • Sound design • Video and media production

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CCD
UCAS Tariff Points 90 points
Scottish Higher BCCC
Scottish Advanced Higher CCD
BTEC MMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2319 Teaching professionals
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
3415 Musicians
2324 Early education and childcare services managers

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Paisley
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Music
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000