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Music Technology BA (Hons)

Develop creative studio and performance skills to create original music and discover innovative forms of music-making.

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Block teaching designed around you

You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive and nurturing community. That’s why most students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You’ll benefit from regular assessments - rather than lots of exams at the end of the year - and a simple timetable that allows you to engage with your subject and enjoy other aspects of university life such as sports, societies, meeting friends and discovering your new city. By studying with the same peers and tutor for each block, you’ll build friendships and a sense of belonging.

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Overview

Technical Instructor Tim gives us a tour of some of the music spaces available to students at ºÚÁÏÍø.

ºÚÁÏÍø’s Music Technology BA is a distinctive, dynamic and market-leading course that challenges conventions in music composition and performance and explores the extraordinary musical possibilities offered by new technologies. It is ideal for forward-thinking and imaginative individuals whose passion is to create exceptional music and forge a unique voice within the arts and creative industries.

The course is taught by internationally recognised, experienced musicians who are active performers, composers and researchers.

Our professional, broad-minded and flexible graduates are well positioned to succeed in the thriving and rapidly changing contemporary digital media and music industries, and have a very strong track record at gaining employment as composers, sound designers, performing and recording artists, session musicians, recording engineers, producers and audio technicians in music management, theatre, TV and radio content and production.  

Our superb facilities allow you to explore areas such as sound recording and production, sequencing and synthesis, spatialisation, musical computing and video. We also have an extremely lively musical community with frequent concerts, events, music profession visitors and student exchanges.

Key features

  • Much of this programme is based in ºÚÁÏÍø's Creative Technology Studios, where you will benefit from access to audio recording studios, broadcast-standard radio production studios and management systems. You will also benefit from access to our Performing Arts Centre for Excellence (PACE), which features performance and rehearsal spaces, including our specialist 33-channel loudspeaker system.
  • Join a dynamic musical community which hosts regular concerts and workshops. The university also has many active student musical societies, including the Music Society, Recording Society, Sound Design Society, and DJ Society.
  • Have opportunities to present your work at some of Leicester's most important cultural institutions, including the CURVE Theatre, the Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre, and creative hub LCB Depot.
  • Gain valuable, industry-relevant experience by contributing to the award-winning Demon Media group, which includes the Demon FM radio station and Demon TV.
  • Benefit from guest lectures from music industry specialists. Previous guest speakers from the music industry have included producers, managers, distributors, studio reps, and A&R reps.
  • Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.

 

 

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Student success

Check out Jukebox - home to an excellent range of creative work produced by students on our Music programmes.

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Alumnus of the Month: Manish Khullar

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  • UK
  • EU/International

Institution code: D26

UCAS course code: W342

Duration: Three years full-time, four years with placement

Fees and funding: 

2025/26 fees: £9,535* per year 

*subject to the government, as is expected, passing legislation to formalise the increase.

Institution code: D26

UCAS course code: W342

Duration: Three years full-time, four years with placement

Fees and funding: 

2025/26 tuition fees for international students: £16,750

Find out more about available funding for international students.

Find out about additional costs and optional extras.

Entry criteria

  • Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths or equivalent, plus Music at grade C and one of the following:
  • Normally 104 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or
  • Music or Music Technology BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM or
  • Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE Music or Music Technology course with at least 15 credits in Music or Music Technology at merit. English GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course or
  • International Baccalaureate: 24+ points with Music at higher level grade 5 or
  • T Levels Merit

Portfolio Required: No

Interview Required: No

We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications. We also encourage students who are interested in this degree but do not meet the above criteria to contact us.

UCAS tariff information

Students applying for courses starting in September will be made offers based on the latest UCAS Tariff.

Contextual offer 

To make sure you get fair and equal access to higher education, when looking at your application, we consider more than just your grades. So if you are eligible, you may receive a contextual offer. Find our more about contextual offers.

 

 

English language

If English is not your first language then an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent) is essential.

English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Structure and assessment

 

Course modules

Teaching and assessments

 

 

Year one

Block 1: Introduction to Studio Recording & Production

Block 2: Ideas in Music & Technology

Block 3: Sound Analysis & Synthesis

Block 4: Making and Performing Music 1: Tools & Techniques

Year two

Block 1: Creative & Professional Work: Presentation & Promotion

Block 2: Film, Games & Media

Block 3: Studio Recording & Production

Block 4: Making and Performing Music 2: Topics & Projects

Year three

Block 1: Applied & Collaborative Projects

Block 2: Advanced Production Skills and Mastering

Block 3: Making & Performing Music 3: Personal Portfolio

Block 4: Final Project