Music & Dance courses

About Music Technology Bsc (hons) in University of Portsmouth

If you want a career in the music industry in a creative or technical capacity, this BSc (Hons) Music Technology degree is the perfect course.

In year 1, you'll explore subjects relating to recording and production, composition, and music computing. You'll then choose a pathway through the course that focuses your studies to prepare you for your future career.

The 3 pathways you can choose from are:

• Music Technology (Recording and Production) – this emphasises studio recording, production and engineering skills. You'll study designated studio modules and embark on a range of practical projects.
• Music Technology (Composition) – this emphasises creative practice, especially composition and sound design. You'll explore technological approaches to help realise your own musical works.
• Music Technology (Computing) – this focuses on software design and development, coding, and audio programming and processing for creative projects. It'll prepare you for emerging employment and research development opportunities.

Optional pathways

You'll specialise in a specific area of music technology by choosing specific 'pathway' modules in years 2 and 3.

Depending on the pathway you choose, you'll get one of the following exit awards when you complete the course:

• BSc (Hons) Music Technology (Recording and Production)
• BSc (Hons) Music Technology (Composition)
• BSc (Hons) Music Technology (Computing)

Careers and opportunities

Music technology is a continually developing field which is fundamental to many areas of the creative industries, including television, film, animation, computer games, and digital media.

What can you do with a Music Technology degree?

The practical experience you get on this course means you'll be ready to use the latest technology and equipment available to employers, giving you a head start over others when it comes to applying for jobs.

Areas you could work in include visual media, computer games, audio programming, music studio work and education.

What jobs can you do with a Music Technology degree?

You could work in roles such as:

• composer
• sound designer
• audio developer
• software developer
• music technology lecturer
• musical technician
• studio manager
• studio engineer
• music teacher
• game audio professional (composition and sound design)

You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level.

Whatever comes next after your studies, our Careers and Employability service will give you support and advice for up to 5 years after you graduate.

Academic qualification equivalents

• If you have an average of 75% or above in the 12 Standard (State Board) examinations or 70% in the Central Board, we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree. You must have studied relevant subjects and achieved strong grades.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: A minimum of IELTS band 6.0, with no component below 5.5.
• TOEFL iBT: For most of our Bachelor's degrees, you need a score of 79 with a minimum of:18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing Some courses, especially those with a high level of discussion and writing, require higher scores. You can see course-specific details on the individual course pages.
• PTE:  54 points, with a minimum of 51 in each component.

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