MSc Music Technology

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Music, Music Production or Audio Technology, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; all applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.

IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.

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If you are seeking a career in music technology, interactive media, performance practice, research or education this course will provide the training you need. It also integrates well with digital animation and video, games and interactive media, and the wider music and audio industries, giving you the extra qualification and skills needed to get ahead in these competitive fields.

Music Technician
Sound Engineer
Music Producer

Collaborative Practice (20 Credits)

Exposes the student to a high-level multi-disciplinary collaborative working environment and enables them to develop their skill in complex brief-fulfilment in a collaborative environment.

Creative Sound Design (20 Credits)

This module will equip you with the knowledge and skills allowing you to develop audio-based artefacts in the fields of electro-acoustic music, sonic art and sound design.

Live Performance Technologies (20 Credits)

This module will equip students with critical tools for understanding and developing computer performance practice in the fields of contemporary electronic music.

Interfaces & Interactivity (20 Credits)

This module will enable you to consider a range of approaches to interactive and reactive system design, equipping you with key concepts, artistic approaches and technical skills.

Research Practice (20 Credits)

This module aims to develop your awareness of the methods and skills which are required in order to carry out research into the ideas and practice of music technology.

Negotiated Skills Development (20 Credits)

This is an opportunity to work closely with your tutors, researching and applying current theory and practice alongside a learning plan that meets your own aims and objectives.

The Major Individual Project (40 Credits)

The final project provides an opportunity for you to engage in research and advanced practice in an area of your own choice, that is appropriate to the course.

Orchestration, Arrangement & Programming (20 Credits) (Option module)

Study contemporary approaches to orchestration and arrangement of music for the moving image and create scores and MIDI realisations to a professional standard.

Electroacoustic Music (20 Credits) (Option module)

Examine the techniques and methods employed in electroacoustic composition and apply your findings to create an original composition.

Sound, Music & Image (20 Credits) (Option module)

Evaluate the relationships between sound, music, and image, as well as devising and creating examples of audio-visual media to a professional standard.