The impact of digital is continually changing the way we compose, collaborate, share and showcase music. You'll explore this impact through both theory and practice.
All students get a solid grounding in key repertoire and historical contexts.
You will also get practical experience in:
- studio and location recording
- composing with digital audio workstations
- music production
- sound to picture
- synthesis
- sampling
- sound design
- collaboration
- performance
Our staff are current performers and technicians so you'll be working to the latest industry-standards.
Build a degree that suits your interests. You can specialise in musicology, performance, composition or technology or explore widely across our diverse mix of modules. You could combine Early Music with Electroacoustic Composition or Conducting with Studio Recording.
Our facilities support your choices. We have purpose-built spaces to compose, rehearse, perform, record and experiment!
We encourage collaboration between students and joining up work across modules. There are also opportunities to get involved in staff projects.
The opportunities to perform are almost endless with:
- student ensembles
- on-course collaboration
- university-wide orchestra and choir
- the city's dynamic music scene
**Combine with another subject**
You may also combine Music with Philosophy in our joint honours programme, or study it alongside multiple disciplines in our Liberal Arts BA.
Course Details - Modules
The first year develops your core knowledge of theory, and performance with the aesthetics and application of technology. You'll also be able to choose optional modules will allow you to begin exploring special interests. You can also choose to study other subjects (perhaps approaching a music topic from another angle), learn a language or explore an unrelated passion.
In year two your core module will focus on digital music theory and how the latest technology can help you compose, create and manipulate audio. Your choice of optional modules allow you to build on existing interests or explore new ones. You can gain professional experience with our Work Placement module, and take up to 20 credits in other subjects. Many year two modules are also offered as year three options.
In year three, your core modules develop your specialised knowledge and skills in production and recording. You can also choose from a wide range of optional modules including the opportunity to write a dissertation on a subject of your choice.
Additional placement and volunteering opportunities are available via the Nottingham Advantage Award. You can also spend time overseas through the University of Nottingham Study Abroad programme.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
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.
Application Codes
Course code:
W370
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Including Music. If no A Level Music then must have Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM).
This qualification is only acceptable alongside Scottish Advanced Higher grades BB. If no Music then must have ABRSM Graded Theory Grade 5 Theory.
Pass with 60 credits; 45 at level 3. Of the level 3 credits, 30 must be passed with Distinction,12 level 3 credits at Distinction. If no Music then must have ABRSM Graded Theory Grade 5.
This qualification is only acceptable alongside Scottish Higher grades BBBBB. Music preferred but if no Music then must have Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM).
This qualification is accepted alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. If no A Level Music and syllabus is heavily practice based or technology weighted, we may also ask for a pass in ABRSM Graded Theory Grade 5.
Preferably to include Music Higher Level 5 points but if no Music or then must have Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM).
BTEC Music courses. If syllabus is heavily practice based or technology weighted, we may also ask for a pass in ABRSM Graded Theory Grade 5.
This qualification is accepted alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. If no A Level Music and syllabus is heavily practice based or technology weighted, we may also ask for a pass in ABRSM Graded Theory Grade 5.
This qualification is accepted alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. If no A Level Music and syllabus is heavily practice based or technology weighted, we may also ask for a pass in ABRSM Graded Theory Grade 5.
This qualification is accepted alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels, preferably to include Music but if no Music then must have Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM).
Preferably to include Music but if no Music then must have Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM).
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall preferably to include Music.If no Music then must have Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM). 75% in Music.
GCSE requirements - English grade C (numeric grade 4).
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
24500.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
International
24500.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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