BA (Hons) Music and Technology at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Our Music and Technology programme allows you to specialise in the vocational areas of recording and production, electronic music, sound design and composition for film and video gaming. You'll have access to recently refurbished, industry-standard facilities, including several recording and production studios. Where creativity meets cutting-edge technology.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students must take MUSI103 and MUSI122 – both are 30 credits and last for both semesters. Compulsory modules in year one include Music Worlds: Culture, Practice and Industry, Introduction to Sound and Recording.

Career pathways

Studying music opens up many career opportunities. As well as jobs in music (from performance, composition, and production, through to teaching, music therapy and community arts), employers in many sectors are increasingly seeking arts and humanities graduates for their transferable skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB including A level Music or A level Music Technology grade B, or ABRSM Grade 8 in Music Theory at Pass. If an applicant is taking grade 8 in any instrument (or singing), a dual offer can be made: ABB or BBB with grade 8 Distinction.; GCSE: 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics; BTEC Extended Diploma: BTEC applications are encouraged. We evaluate each BTEC application on its merits and may make offers at DDM.; IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4 including 5 in Higher Level Music or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Music.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £1,508 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

International applicants: GBP 28,000 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £14,000 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://ucas.com/students

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