Music and Audio Technology

Overview

The BA (Hons) Music and Audio Technology programme at Bournemouth University offers students an in-depth understanding of the creative and technical aspects of music production, sound design, and audio technology. Designed for aspiring musicians, sound engineers, and audio professionals, this course combines practical skills with theoretical knowledge to prepare graduates for diverse careers within the music and media industries. Throughout the programme, students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software and hardware, exploring various domains such as music composition, recording techniques, live sound engineering, audio post-production, and sound design for media. The curriculum emphasizes innovation, creativity, and technical mastery, ensuring that graduates are equipped to adapt to rapidly evolving technological landscapes. With access to state-of-the-art facilities, including recording studios, mixing suites, and electronic music labs, students are encouraged to develop their own unique sound and artistic voice. The programme also incorporates opportunities for collaborative projects, industry placements, and live performance experience, fostering a professional portfolio that demonstrates a broad range of competencies. Emphasizing both theoretical understanding and practical application, Bournemouth University's Music and Audio Technology degree prepares students for a versatile career path in the music industry, audio post-production for film and television, gaming, virtual reality, and other emerging media platforms. Graduates leave equipped with the technical expertise, artistic insight, and industry connections necessary to succeed in a competitive environment and to contribute innovative ideas to the dynamic field of music and audio technology.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 10620 Year (EEA)
• EUR 14750 Year (Non-EEA)

For 2014 entry:

• UK/EU/Channel Islands full-time students: £9,000
• International full-time students: £12,500

• English

Course Content

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English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

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Requirements

280 to 300 tariff points, including 3 A-levels, or equivalent qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

Relevant subjects:
Computing, IT, Maths, Physics, Music Technology, Science, Technology

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Bournemouth University.

Funding

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Accreditation

This course is accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support) on behalf of the Association of Professional Recording Services (APRS), the Music Producers Guild (MPG) and the UK Screen Association. As a benefit of JAMES accreditation, our students get free membership of the APRS.