The two-year Foundation Degree in Music Technology, in association with De Montfort University, is an industry-facing programme that offers a wide range of relevant music technology themes and subjects. Graduates will have a strong scientific understanding of acoustics and various audio technology applications required by this dynamic sector. Vital industry skill-sets will be developed via the unique work-based learning aspect of the programme, reinforcing individual subject specialisms in commercial environments such as live sound, studio recording, music production and programming. Combining creativity and technology, the programme offers access to modern recording studios, production suites and live music venues. Leicester College is an Apple Pro Training Center, a Roland Academy, and an Ableton Certified Training Center. Graduates of the programme can study for a further year at De Montfort University to achieve a full honours degree in music technology following on from this course.

This modular course will develop your expertise in recording technology, composition, acoustics, electronics, live sound, multimedia, and sound manipulation via a range of industry-standard projects and academic work. You will also work closely with related discipline areas such as dance, acting, performing musician and media in a range of projects that promote professional development as well as subject specialism. The focus in year two is on higher-level skills with the emphasis on more independent study, as well as introducing specific modules in multimedia/Foley and research. You will also have a dedicated module in Live Sound for bands, delivered in our city centre venue.

Assessment is via coursework over the two years. Examples of the type of assessment include recordings, mixes, remixes, compositions, reports and essays.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: W372

Institution code: L36

Campus Name: Abbey Park Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for non-English speakers

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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Student satisfaction : 58%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

England	6165.0	Year 1
Scotland	6165.0	Year 1
Wales	6165.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6165.0	Year 1
EU	10700.0	Year 1
International	10700.0	Year 1

Depending on availability, there may be trips that you will need to pay for costing between £5 - £50. Students on the programme are advised to purchase a pair of good quality headphones in the region of £30 - £50. Access to a suitable computer for running music production applications is also recommended. Applicants from the EU or an EEA country (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein) who start / started living in the UK on or before 31 December 2020 will need to demonstrate they have received ‘EU Settled Status’ or ‘EU Pre-settled Status’ to be able to study with us and be eligible to pay the Home tuition fee as indicated. EU/EEA applicants coming to the UK on or after 1 January 2021, and all other international (non-EU/EEA) applicants should contact the International Office directly (international@leicestercollege.ac.uk) to discuss your application options on the basis of your likely visa status. International applications will be considered on an individual case by case basis. More information for international applicants is available at: https://leicestercollege.ac.uk/study/international/

Freemen's Park Campus
Aylestone Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Leicester
LE2 7LW