Modules

This degree allows you to identify and develop your strengths and interests by choosing various specialist options in the Departments of Music and Computing. Year 0 You'll study the following compulsory modules during your foundation year. Introduction to Musicology Foundation for Composition Foundations of Programming Foundations of Mathematics for Computing Building Your Research World Year 1 (credit level 4) You'll study the fundamentals of of electronic music, audio technology, computer programming, and music technology. You will study the following compulsory modules: Introduction to Programming Sound and Signal 1 Contemporary Music Industries Music Computing 1 Live Performance Systems Electronic Music Composition Year 2 (credit level 5) In Year 2, you'll select from two possible pathways through the programme, which will determine the award of either BMus (Hons) or BSc (Hons). BMus pathway You'll take the following compulsory module: Music Computing 2 Optional modules You take modules worth at least 45 credits in Music modules. The remaining 45 credits can be taken in Music or Computing. The lists of modules are provided each year by the Music and Computing departments. BSc pathway You'll take the following compulsory modules: Music Computing 2 Sound and Signal 2 Optional modules You take modules worth at least 30 credits in Computing modules. The remaining 45 credits can be taken in Computing or Music. The lists of modules are provided each year by the Music and Computing departments. Options may include the following: Extended C++ Creative Computing Project 2 Interaction Design Year 3 (credit level 6) BMus pathway You will take the following compulsory modules: EMCT: Music Project Prototype EMCT: Music Final Project Those on this pathway also choose optional modules worth at least 45 credits from the Department of Music. The remaining 30 credits can be taken in Music or Computing. BSc pathway You will take the following compulsory modules: EMCT: Computing Project Prototype EMCT: Computing Final Project Those on this pathway also choose optional modules worth at least 45 credits from the Department of Computing. The remaining 30 credits can be taken in Music or Computing. Optional modules From the Department of Music Live Performance Writing to Brief Audiovisual Composition and its Contexts Capturing Music and Practice Sculpting Electronic Sound Music Education, Outreach and Inclusion From the Department of Computing Extended C++ Physical Computing Data and Machine Learning for Creative Practice Digital Venture Creation Neural Networks Expressive Game Design Industrial Placement Year The degree includes an optional Industrial Placement Year between the second and third year of study. This offers you the invaluable opportunity to develop the practical skills and real world experience that is sought after by employers. You're supported throughout your placement year by a placement tutor, who provides you with guidance and liaises between you and your employer. Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.