Music Technology

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

A-Level Entry

BBB - BBC

UCAS Points

112 - 120 points

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 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.

Course highlights

  • Familiarise yourself with industry-level studio equipment – including a 7.1 Genelec surround sound studio and Oakley Modular synthesisers

  • Create live installations and performances using sensors and alternative controllers

  • Develop original software tools for music and sound

  • Demonstrate your expertise with industry-standard applications to professionals by earning Avid Pro Tools and Audiokinetic Wwise-110 certifications

  • Gain valuable industry experience and knowledge by taking an optional placement – either with a company or as self-employed

  • Catch the eyes and ears of the public and potential employers by displaying your work at our annual Graduate Show

    Careers and opportunities

    Music technology’s a continually developing field that’s fundamental to many areas of the creative industries, including television, film, animation, computer games, and digital media.

    The experience you get on this course means you'll be ready to use the latest technology and equipment available to employers, giving you a head start over others when it comes to applying for jobs.

    You can also continue your studies at postgraduate level.

    Graduate areas

    Areas you could work in include:

  • visual media

  • computer games

  • audio programming

  • music studio work

  • education

    Graduate roles

    Job roles you could work in include:

  • composer

  • sound designer

  • audio/software developer

  • musical technician

  • studio manager

  • studio engineer

  • music teacher/lecturer

  • game audio professional (composition and sound design)

    Whatever comes next after your studies, our Careers and Employability service will give you support and advice for up to 5 years after you graduate.

    • 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: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    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
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    2319 Teaching professionals
    3415 Musicians

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    A-Levels

    BBB - BBC

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £26,000

    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
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Music

    Offered by

    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

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