BA (Hons) Creative Music Technology at University of Portsmouth

Combine musical creativity and technology to compose, design, and produce in a collaborative and creative environment. Explore how music and technology come together to shape the future of sound on this dynamic BA (Hons) Creative Music Technology course. You’ll develop your skills in composition, sound design, and music production while working in professional studios and alongside students from related disciplines.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Music Technology Fundamentals; Applied Music Technology Project; Composition Portfolio; Recording and Production Techniques; Creative Research and Project Initiation; Music Technology in Performance; Engaged Citizenship Through Interdisciplinary Practice; Professional Experience; Sound Design and Music for Games; Student Enterprise.

Career pathways

You'll be entering a field that's constantly creating new outlets for new music - from television and art installations to digital media and interactive applications. When you graduate with experience of the practices, technologies and outlets for your music, you'll be able to show your readiness for careers across the creative media sector.

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