Creative Music Technology BA(Hons)
You’ll gain an understanding of the needs and potential of various industries including games, television, and music production, where you’ll study and discover innovative sound design, recording, mixing and mastering techniques, whilst creating and developing your own tracks and compositions throughout the degree.
You will:
- Create in high-spec facilities with multiple surround-sound rooms, vintage analogue and the latest digital instruments, with an outstanding microphone selection.
- Collaborate with filmmakers, game designers, dancers, animators and musicians to become the future of the industry.
- Have the opportunity for industry placements, to study abroad, and to start your own company.
- Work with regular guest artists and industry experts. Recent visitors include James Young (Darkstar), producer Gil Norton (Foo Fighters, Pixies) and mixing engineer Clint Murphy (50 Cent).
- Experience a vibrant community of acclaimed lecturers and industry-focussed connections.
Campus Information
Penryn Campus
Standing proud above Penryn town and just a short hop away from the vibrant community of Falmouth, Penryn Campus’s architectural innovation, outstanding facilities and state-of-the-art technology make it the ideal place to ignite your academic fire. Playing host to courses covering a spectrum of disciplines, from design and media to performance and writing, Penryn Campus sees students and staff gather to think, work, create and share – a collaborative melting pot of ideas and opportunities which are sure to challenge and inspire. The Stannary is one of the county’s largest live events venues, welcoming a diverse range of musicians, DJs and pulsating club nights all through the year.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
This Creative Music Technology degree will prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities, including:
- Musician
- Music producer
- Sound engineer or designer
- Audio editor
- Media composer
- Location sound recordist
- Digital artist
- Music industry professional (e.g., label management, events management)
- Music educator
- Digital content creation
Research methods, critical thinking and development of specialist skills embedded throughout the modules could allow you to successfully progress into postgraduate study in related fields.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate - BA(Hons) and BSc(Hons)
Academic requirements
Standard Year XII:
CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) 60%
ISCE (Indian Certificate secondary education) 60%
SSC (Senior School Certificate) 60%
ISC (Indian School Certificate) 60%
IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points
A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points
Recognised Foundation Diploma
BULATS
Undergraduate - 70
Cambridge English Scale
Undergraduate - 169
European Baccalaureate
A minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
A minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English
IELTS
Undergraduate - 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each skill
PTE Academic
Undergraduate - Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components)
- Course Code: W390
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
53850 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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