BSc (Hons) Music Technology at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

The BSc Music Technology provides students with the knowledge and practical experience to work in a range of areas within the creative music, audio and media sectors. Guest speakers from industry also form part of the course to further deepen your understanding of the subject. The Paisley Campus facilities include three professional industry-standard recording and production studios, two specialist iMac audio labs.

Duration: 4 years full-time, typically 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: Paisley: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BSc Music Technology will teach you to produce and process music and audio ready for distribution for applications including web and multimedia, film, animation, and computer games. You will also be involved in studio recording and production, location recording and audio post-production, electronic music composition and sound design. Year 1: Audio For Broadcast, Music Production, Intro to Sound Design, Computer Music, Sound Reinforcement Systems. Year 2: Audio Post-Production, Acoustics, Live Sound Technologies, Music Recording and Production, Sound System Design, Electronic Music. Year 3: The Music and Media Industry, Audio Visual Integration, Professional Studio Practice, Audio Signal Processing, Music Technology Project, Immersive Audio/ Work Based Learning. Year 4 (Honours): Music Technology Major Project, Audio Mastering, Audio For Film & Animation, Advanced Audio Signal Processing, Interactive Audio.

Career pathways

Music Technology graduates have the technical skills, business awareness and networking abilities to secure roles in industries including: audio post-production; acoustics and live sound; broadcast audio; education; immersive game audio; music mixing & mastering; sound design; and video and media production.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1: Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BCCC (90 UCAS Tariff points) including Music/Music Technology and English, plus National 5 Maths/Applications of Maths or Physics at Grade C or above; Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points), including Music/Music Technology and English, plus National 5 Maths/Applications of Maths or Physics at Grade C or above; Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points), including Music/Music Technology and English, plus National 5 Maths/Applications of Maths or Physics at Grade C or above, PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy; Foundation Apprenticeship; UWS Next Steps to University module; Top-Up; LEAPS; A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff Points) including Music/Music Technology and English, plus GCSE Maths or Physics; T Level: Full T Level with Grade P (A*-C) (96 Tariff points) in relevant subject, plus GCSE Maths or Physics at C/5; Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H4 including Music and English, plus Maths or Physics at Ordinary Level; International Baccalaureate: 24 points including Music and English, plus Maths or Physics at Standard Level; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM with Grades BBB; Year 2: Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD (112 UCAS Tarrif points) including Music/Music Technology and English plus Higher Maths or Physics; A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Music/Music Technology and English PLUS Maths or Physics; T Level: Full T Level with Grade M (120 Tariff points) in relevant subject; International Baccalaureate: 28 points including Music and English PLUS Maths or Physics; SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: Sound Production; Music Technology; Music & Audio Technology; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM; Year 3: SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND: Sound Production; Music Technology; Music & Audio Technology; English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code W350.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Paisley: September

Duration: 4 years full-time, typically 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/1fb516db-4f0a-21a6-b296-37d075cc8a14

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