BA (Hons) Electronic Music and Sound at University of Brighton

Programme overview

This dynamic programme offers an excellent foundation for careers in film, TV, video games, radio, theatre, performing arts and more. It places you at the forefront of modern sound and music practices in an ever-evolving technological landscape. Our team of lecturers will guide you in engaging critically with how sound and music are represented in media and art, all within a city famed for its vibrant arts and cultural scene.

Faculty: School of Art and Media | Department: Sound and Music | Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In the first year you will study creative studio techniques together with the physical properties of sound which will inform other work on the course. You will be working on creative projects aimed at opening up fresh possibilities through an engagement with new audio technologies to develop creative strategies as used in contemporary music and sound art practices. Modules include Practice 1: Introduction to Sound, Practice 2: Sound as Material – Perception and Experimentation, HCS 1: Sonic Cultures, Practice 3: Sound Distribution, Practice 4: Creative Audio Systems, Popular Music: Histories and Contexts, Practice 6: Sound for Screen, HCS 3: Sound, Music and the Moving Image, Practice 7: Sound Arts Practice, HCS 4: Theory and History of Sound Art.

Career pathways

The course has an excellent track record of producing graduates who go on to successful careers. Many run their own studios or production companies or become freelancers in music publishing with record companies or film production.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Your portfolio. Your portfolio is the most important part of your application for this course. Your grades do matter so you’ll still need to work hard but they’re not the only thing we take into account. Every application is considered individually. Even if your predicted or actual grades are below our usual range, we will review your application if your portfolio shows high-quality work and demonstrates your thinking and abilities. A-levels ABB–BCC. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. UCAS tariff 104–128 points. Art foundation diploma Pass. A foundation diploma is not a requirement for entry – it is just one of a range of qualifications that is accepted for admission to this course. International Baccalaureate 27 points, with three subjects at Higher level. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above. T-level Merit in any T-level. Foundation degree/HND May enable you to start the course in year 2 or year 3, subject to a review of your experience and portfolio. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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