BSc (Hons) Music Technology and Production at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Our Music Technology and Production BSc is a degree that seeks to equip and enthuse aspiring music producers, audio engineers and sound designers, with the creative and technical skills and knowledge needed to succeed working in music production, and audio post-production roles. The course has a focus on the production and creation of music; however, it also examines the growing role that sound, and music play across a range of creative sectors, including film and tv, games and software design.

Faculty: School of Computing and Digital Media | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Audio Theory and Practice, Digital Skills, Electronic Music Production, Introduction to Mixing and Mastering, Music Industry, Music Theory for Songwriters, Sound Design for Linear Media, Writing and Research Skills. Year 2: Advanced Music Production, Advanced Songwriting, Location Sound and Dialogue Production, Max for Live, Recording Studio Practice, Sound Design for Games, Digital Project Management, Documentary Photography, Graphical Communications, Podcast Production and Sonic Branding, Popular Music: History and Culture, Styling and Journalism, Writing Short Films: Introduction to Screenwriting. Year 3: Advanced Studio Engineering, Audio Mastering and Remastering, Creative Practice Dissertation Project, Creative Research Dissertation Project, Music Production Portfolio Development, Research Project in Music Technology and Production, Arts, Culture and Lifestyle Journalism, Audio Plug-in Coding, Career Development Learning, Digital Video Post Production, Documentary Filmmaking, Film and TV: Industry and Politics, Media Industry Careers, Media for Change.

Career pathways

This course will provide you with critical, creative and technical expertise, opening up a wide range of career paths in music and creative industries. These include employment and self-employment opportunities in music production, sound recording, sound engineering, sound design, game audio, audio plugin design, and broadcast media.

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Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have: a minimum of three A levels at grades BBC or equivalent (DMM at BTEC) including relevant music or music technology subjects; GCSE English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) We also accept mature student with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and encourage applications from international students with equivalent qualifications. If you don't have traditional qualifications or can't meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing our Music Technology and Production (including foundation year) BSc (Hons). Suitable applicants living in the UK will be invited to a portfolio interview. Applicants living outside the UK will be required to submit a portfolio of works digitally. If you require a Tier 4 student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements. English language: London Met's standard English language requirements apply (Student visa applicants may need a SELT such as Academic IELTS).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time, January 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time, January 2027 entry Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=W301-B

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