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Description
Our BSc (Hons) Music Technology degree strikes a balance between the technical and the creative aspects of music technology. You develop your technical skills in sound recording, audio processing, editing and mixing, while also gaining important knowledge of the underlying scientific principles. Your creative side is encouraged through musical tasks such as composition, arrangement and remixing.
You explore recent advances in music production, sound processing and synthesis, and examine contemporary innovations in digital technologies, surround sound, computer games and interactive media.
Our specialist studio facilities have the latest software and hardware, allowing you to produce music content to industry standards. We regularly welcome leading industry experts who deliver special lectures and run workshops for our students.
As part of the School of Music and Fine Art you are given the opportunity to work with Fine Art, Event and Experience Design and other music students, creating collaborative projects such as sound installations, music for stage performances, multi-loudspeaker concerts, audio-visual projects and new musical interfaces.
CareersCareer opportunities include music recording and production, audio software or hardware development, sound for film, television, video games and the internet, live sound for concerts, theatre events and festivals, studio set-up and maintenance, audio installations for museums and exhibitions, sonic arts and computer music, or further study at postgraduate level.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline You are advised to apply as early as possible Tuition fee- GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
- GBP 14860 Year (Non-EEA)
- Total Kent credits: 360
- Total ECTS credits: 180
- Total Kent credits: 360
- Total ECTS credits: 180
- English
Course Content
The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take wild modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.
Stage 1
Possible modules may include:
- MU313 - Audio Technologies 1
- MU314 - Contextual Studies
- MU315 - Music and Composition
- MU316 - Sound Design 1
Stage 2
Possible modules may include:
- MU613 - Audio Technologies II
- MU614 - Music and Sound for Film and Television
- MU616 - Sound Design II
- MU524 - Found Image, Found Sound
- MU528 - Cinema for the Ears: Composing with Sound and Space
- MU529 - Interdisciplinary Project
- MU515 - Advanced Acoustics and Psychoacoustics
- MU520 - Popular and World Music
- MU521 - Composition, Orchestration and Arrangement
- MU522 - Songwriting 2
- MU619 - Music In Education
- MU532 - Ensemble Performance
Year in industry
The Year in Industry gives you an opportunity to gain relevant workplace experience as part of your programme of study. We have long recognised the benefits of taking a year abroad and the increased awareness and confidence the experience brings, and now want to offer these benefits to students within the workplace.
The year in industry will also give you an opportunity to increase your contacts and network so that you can hit the ground running when you graduate.
The year in industry is in addition to your standard undergraduate programme and normally falls between your second and final year. The year itself is assessed on a pass/fail basis through employer feedback and a written report that you submit.
Stage 3
Possible modules may include:
- MU600 - Dissertation
- MU602 - Individual Project
- MU518 - Critical Study and Presentation
- MU620 - Cinema for the Ears: Composing with Sound and Space
- MU621 - Technology in Performance
- MU622 - Ensemble Performance
- MU523 - Found Image, Found Sound
- MU516 - Advanced Accoustics and Psychoacoustics
- MU530 - Interdisciplinary Project
- MU526 - Popular and World Music
- MU617 - Professional Practice
- MU618 - Music in Education
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6.5 CAE score : 75(Grade B)
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test.Requirements
Home/EU studentsThe University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.
Qualification / Typical offer/minimum requirement- A level
ABB-BBB including B in Music or Music Technology. For non-A level candidates grade 6 or equivalent level of ability in music required.
- Access to HE Diploma
The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)
Distinction, Distinction, Merit
- International Baccalaureate
34 points overall or 16 points at HL including Mathematics 4 at HL or SL, Music 5 at HL or 6 at SL
International studentsThe University receives applications from over 140 different nationalities and consequently will consider applications from prospective students offering a wide range of international qualifications. Our International Development Office will be happy to advise prospective students on entry requirements. See our International Student website for further information about our country-specific requirements.
Please note that if you need to increase your level of qualification ready for undergraduate study, we offer a number of International Foundation Programmes through Kent International Pathways.
Qualification / Typical offer/minimum requirement- English Language Requirements
Please see our English language entry requirements web page.
Please note that if you are required to meet an English language condition, we offer a number of pre-sessional courses in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways.
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
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 University of Kent.
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