BSc(Hons) Audio and Music Technology: University of the West of England

Introduction

The study of music technology can be approached from many directions. In this degree you will focus on the computing aspects of music and audio. This should be your choice if you have no formal training in music but nonetheless have a serious interest in the technology behind the music.

Facilities for music systems and technology students at UWE are excellent. In our recording studio they have both analogue and digital consoles of a full professional standard. Multi track recording, mixes, sequencing and recording are all done in the studio, where you are also able to produce your own CDs. There is an excellent range of microphones including B&K, Electrovoice, Shure and Beyer.

Due to the popularity of music technology courses at UWE, they have recently built additional new facilities. These include two new music control rooms, linked to the music studio, and eight isolated booths where student groups can work on sound recording and mixing projects.

Careers/further study

Through this new degree, they aim to develop your ability to embark on a career in music production. You will leave UWE with a clear understanding of the role of technology in music and audio, ideally placed to take up positions within the music industry. You will be able to use a wide range of modern technologies underpinned with basic engineering concepts. Potential employment opportunities will be found in audio and sound engineering as well as in any creative area which has a heavy reliance on technology, such as film, theatre or the arts.

Entry requirements

Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; achievement of level 3 credits in a Science or a Technology subject; achievement of level 2 credits in Maths and English Language.

English Language requirements: All students will have a recognised English Language qualification of at least GCSE grade C or an equivalent such as the British Council's International English Language Test (IELTS) grade 6.0.

Admissions and International Recruitment

Admissions and International Recruitment deals with enquiries and applications for all full-time undergraduate programmes. Contact by

• telephone: +44 (0)117 32 83333
• fax: +44 (0)117 32 82810
• e-mail: admissions@uwe.ac.uk
• letter: Admissions and International Recruitment, University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK