BA (Hons) Music Technology at University of West London

Programme overview

This specialist music technology degree offers you the chance to apply music technology in creative ways using professional equipment and software. It is our flagship music technology course and is designed to give you the skills the music industry values most. Built on over two decades of development, we provide a focus on studio work, improving your mixing, production and DAW use, but also offer specialisms in: mixing, composing, audio post-production sound for film, screen and gaming and live sound.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 1 - 2 years top-up | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this music technology specialist course, you will acquire and develop the skills you need to work with contemporary sound and music, both pre-and post-production. In addition, you will learn the theory and techniques that are essential for creating music and audio to a professional standard. Modules include: Experimental Sound; Project; Creative Sound for Games; Mixing Music; Live Event Production; Audio Post-Production; Music Production; controllers; Audio Principles; Portfolio Development.

Career pathways

Once you graduate with a Music Technology degree, you could find work in a range of job roles within the sector, from a record producer to a live engineer. You may also choose to advance your studies, please see our postgraduate courses . Job roles include: record producer; audio post-production; sound for games; audio/live engineer; A&R manager; audio visual technician; digital media operator; event technical lead.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112-128; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. Candidates without a level 3 Music Technology qualification are required to provide a portfolio. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: J932, W351.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027); Top-up (1 - 2 years, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027); Top-up (1 - 2 years, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 1 - 2 years top-up

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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