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Course summary

BSc(Hons) Creative Music Technology is accredited by JAMES, the education arm of the Association of Professional Recording Services (APRS) and the Music Producers Guild (MPG). Explore composers and artists past and present, taking inspiration from Bach to Boulez, The Beatles to Hans Zimmer. Refine and define your own creative process. Develop programming skills and learn how to enhance the sound and quality of audio using technology. Study composition and enhance your formal musical training in music theory and performance. Get involved with inspiring musical projects in the community, for schools and with local media companies. Perform in events organised by our celebrated Centre for Performing Arts. Activities range from big band, to chamber ensembles and a full symphony orchestra. Gain valuable real-world experience and a professional portfolio through a series of placements that prepare you for a career in the music industry. As a graduate, choose from careers in composition, performance, production and concert management, as well as audio and sound engineering. You’ll also be suited for work in creative areas where there is a heavy reliance on technology such as film, theatre and the arts.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • The Joint Audio Media Education Services

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
WJ39
Institution code:
B80
Campus name:
Frenchay Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Year 4

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UWE Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/WJ39/

Additional entry requirements

Audition

Applicants will be invited for an online audition. Auditions typically take place between January and May, according to when you apply. The audition will take about 20 minutes, with the following activities designed to enable you to show us your capabilities: a choice of either a performance exercise or the presentation of a portfolio of compositions; a short listening exercise; a discussion about the course. Further details can be found on the website.


Unistats information

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Student satisfaction
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Creative Music Technology at Bristol, University of the West of England - UCAS