Course Summary

This course will enable you to work creatively with music technology. You will compose and mix music, and you will explore the many creative uses of sound in the Media Industries. You will develop knowledge and skills to support your own creativity, including critical listening, arranging, and sound recording. In addition, you will learn about principles of the underlying technology, and you will write your own computer programs in an easy-to-learn visual language. Producing music or sound for media projects is an important part of this course. For example, you will learn to compose music for film, and have the opportunity to collaborate with students from Radio, Animation, TV Production and other creative courses. Students on BA Music Technology have access to state of the art Music Technology facilities, including a dedicated computer lab with a wide range of music software, and two recording studios.

Course Details - Modules

This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will be required to pass the foundation year in order to progress to the first year of your chosen degree. During your Foundation Year you will study a range of subjects designed to prepare you for the final three years of your undergraduate degree course. Studying for HE (including current affairs and data analysis) Two subject-specific units Additional English (if required) either as a formal unit or as additional guided learning through our Study Hub Integrated project that brings together all aspects of your Foundation Year and provides you with a chance to work on an independent piece of work. Year 1 Computer Music Foundations Production Techniques Composition Practise Critical Listening Radio Skills Year 2 Recording and Production Computer Programming for Musical Applications Radio Music for Media Music Repertoires Music Business Year 3 Sound for Media Collaboration Algorithmic Composition Radio 24/7 Final Project in Music Technology

Course Details – Assessment Method

The assessment methods in the course range from traditional methods for assessing knowledge and skills (in particular exams and writing essays), to activities of practice-based research (e.g. music composition and production, computer software development). It also includes assessment methods designed to train core skills that the University expects all courses to emphasise and focus on (e.g. presentations for practicing communication).

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: W11F

Institution code: B22

Campus Name: Luton Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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

Successfully completed Access Diploma course

32 - 48 UCAS Tariff Points

Applicants with other qualifications and/or work experience will be considered. If you would like to check that your qualifications will be accepted please contact the university.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 71%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 67%

Go onto work and study: 82%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 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
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
International 13200.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Tuition fees are reviewed annually.

Provider information

Park Square
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Luton
LU1 3JU

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