Performing Arts & Music

BSc (Hons) Music Technology

  • UCAS code: J931 BSc/MT
  • Length: 3 years
  • Not available part-time

2013 entry

  • Fee for UK/EU students: £8,450
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  • Typical offer: individual offer following an interview or 280 tariff points. See entry requirements.
 

Getting into the music industry is a tough gig, but our music technology degree gives you a foot in the door.

You perform in – and run – recording studio sessions. You create, produce, mix and master stereo and surround recordings. You perform and engineer live performances, programme sound synthesizers, set up and run an internet radio station, create and produce radio broadcasts, and create and dub music, sound effects and foley to video and other media.

You get involved in some exciting stuff using the latest state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. These include the same Digidesign hardware and software used extensively in the music industry, so you develop the skills you need as either a music producer or engineer.

As an added bonus, you can take the Digidesign and Pro Tools exams at no cost, and purchase their products at a significant discount.

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This is an award of Teesside University delivered in partnership with Middlesbrough College (campus code 2).

How you learn

digidesign sponsored school You are taught by industry practitioners who help you acquire the skills and knowledge required for the creative utilisation of the latest technologies. Your study involves lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and individual or group project work. All modules are delivered in our excellently equipped recording studios, control rooms, music laboratories, radio studio and at BBC Radio Tees.

How you are assessed

Modules are assessed by in-course assessment of a range of music-related media, written assignments and reports, individual and group presentations and live performances.

Career opportunities

Our students follow careers in sound/music production, sound capture (sound engineering), live sound production/engineering (gigs, theatre, events), sound design and processing/control, music for time-based media (film, video), broadcast (radio, television, internet), recording artists, music technology journalism and multimedia authoring.

Entry requirements

This course is only available for UK/EU students. Due to the delivery location the course is unsuitable for international applicants.

A typical offer is 240-280 tariff points which usually includes two A levels (or equivalent such as BTEC National Diploma). Relevant subjects are music technology, music or a science/technology-related subject. We're also happy for you to apply if you're a mature student and can demonstrate your skills and passion for the subject.

You're expected to come for an interview. You then receive an individual offer.

For additional information please see the entry requirements in our admissions section

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