BSc (Hons) Audio and Music Technology at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Discover how sound works and how technology can help you master it with our JAMES-accredited Audio & Music Technology degree. Use our BSc (Hons) Audio & Music Technology degree as a launchpad for a range of employment opportunities where audio expertise is needed. This applied course provides a firm scientific foundation that empowers you to master technology and produce the best creative outcomes.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences | Department: Cambridge School of Art | Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement | Study mode: full-time (placement year available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll jump straight into learning fundamental concepts of audio signals in analogue and digital systems. We'll cover topics like constructing and exploring audio effects, designing acoustical treatments, and using current AI audio tools. Year 1: Core Skills for Audio, Studio Techniques, Acoustics, Live Sound. Year 2: Music Business, Advanced Audio Technology, Ruskin Module; options include Interactive Sound Design for Games, Production Sound for Film and Media, Music Marketing and Promotion, Post-Production Sound for Film and Media. Year 3: Collaborative Project, Creative Industries Major Project, Portfolio.

Career pathways

You have that freedom to do things on your own. You can just book a studio.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,825 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: International students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=u1857,u1858,u1859

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