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Music Technology
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 07/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Paisley Campus
Course summary
OVERVIEW
Prepare for a career in the music and media industry with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Music Technology.With access to state-of-the-art, industry-standard equipment and software, you’ll be involved in:
• Audio post-production
• Acoustics
• Electronic music composition
• Immersive audio
• Industry studies
• Live sound production
• Music recording and production
• Mastering
• Synthesis and sound design
Complementing the theory you’ll learn in class, regular guest lectures from industry professionals will help strengthen your understanding of Music Technology.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• This programme will provide you with the knowledge and practical experience needed to work in the creative music, audio and media sectors.
• You will develop a wide range of industry relevant technical skills related to music and audio production.
• This programme is accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support) and is an Avid Learning Partner, which gives you the opportunity to gain Pro Tools certification.
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Teaching is delivered between two dedicated Apple Mac labs complete with two recording studios and two surround post-production suites, one of which is Dolby Atmos enabled. The studios operate with Pro Tools and Logic with a selection of outboard processing hardware catering for up to 24 channels of recording. You will also have access to industry standard software and hardware. Our Macs are equipped with the latest versions of Avid Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Apple Logic Pro X, Final Cut X and Max for Live.
CAREERS
BSc (Hons) Music Technology graduates have the technical skills, business awareness and networking abilities to secure roles in industries including:
• Audio post-production
• Acoustics and live sound
• Broadcast audio
• Education
• Immersive game audio
• Music mixing & mastering
• Sound design
• Video and media production
Modules
Year 1
Students will be introduced to modern audio/music recording and production techniques through creating podcasts and music recording projects in the studio with a range of software and AVID Pro Tools systems. Creativity within computer-based music will be studied and developed. Within live sound and acoustics, they will work with analogue and digital consoles and small PA systems. They will also investigate and develop an appreciation of the scope of music production and the music and media industry.
• The Creative Computing Professional
• Audio For Broadcast
• Recording and Production 1
• Music Production Analysis
• Computer Music
• Sound Reinforcement Systems
Year 2
Studio recording and production techniques are further developed with a deeper focus on industry technical standards. You will study electronic music and understand MIDI control through composition and sound design in Ableton. Audio post production work enhances your skills in synchronisation, editing and processing techniques for deliverable media. Practical impulse response capture and room acoustics theory provides you with contextualised learning in reverberation, room design and acoustic analysis. Continuing studies in sound reinforcement theory and systems will culminate with group work and the technical production of a live music event.
• Audio Post-Production
• Acoustics
• Live Sound Technologies
• Music Recording and Production
• Sound System Design
• Electronic Music
Year 3
You will work in small production teams with musicians and artists producing professional multi-song recordings (EP's), video and web content for promotional purposes for the artist. This will be used to showcase your employable skills within a portfolio context. Music and media industry business and legal aspects are studied in terms of employment and entrepreneurship. Audio processing is introduced through the creation of a suite of effects developed in Max For Live for Ableton Live. You will have an opportunity to participate in a music industry placement in the UK or abroad in a partner institution, such as the Harris Institute in Canada.
• The Music and Media Industry
• Audio Visual Integration
• Professional Studio Practice
• Audio Signal Processing
• Music Technology Project
• Immersive Audio/ Work Based Learning
Year 4
The honours year features an extensive individual project culminating in the production of a dissertation and portfolio assets. You can customise your topic to enable you to develop specialised knowledge and skills towards your area of interest for future employment. You will be required to raise the quality of your work to implement professional and European standards for the delivery of audio in stereo and surround formats. Using current industry relevant mastering plug-in software and applying your professional listening skills, you will finalise selected tracks and format them for distribution. You will produce and synchronise all the audio assets required to complete a sound track for an animated short film. You will apply the principles of signal processing in the development of software synthesisers and generative MIDI sequencing devices using Max For Live in Ableton Live.
You will further develop your sound design and audio post-production skills within a non linear audio environment for the specific requirements of computer games.
• Music Technology Major Project
• Audio Mastering
• Audio For Film & Animation
• Advanced Audio Sig
Assessment method
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and production workshops.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The Joint Audio Media Education Services
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W350
- Institution code:
- U40
- Campus name:
- Paisley Campus
- Campus Code:
- P
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Year 2 Entry:
Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD including Music/Music Technology and English plus Higher Maths or Physics
T Level: Full T Level with Grade M (120 Tariff points) in relevant subject
A Levels: BBC including Music/Music Technology and English PLUS Maths or Physics
International Baccalaureate: 28 points including Music and English PLUS Maths or Physics
SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: Sound Production; Music Technology; Music & Audio Technology
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM
Year 3 Entry:
SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND: Sound Production; Music Technology; Music & Audio Technology
A portfolio of work and short essay is required for year 3 entry to this programme.
International applicants
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. These are shown below.
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 90 points
including Music/Music Technology and English
A level - CCD
Including Music or Music Technology and English, plus GCSE Maths or Physics.
For Year 2 entry, BBC including Music/Music Technology, English and either Maths or Physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Scottish Higher - BCCC
Including Music or Music Technology and English plus National 5 Maths/Applications of Maths or Physics.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DDM
For year 2 entry, in relevant subject
Scottish Advanced Higher - CCD
For entry to Year 2, including Music/Music Technology, English and either Maths or Physics
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
including Music and English, plus Maths or Physics at Standard Level
For year 2 entry, 28 points including Music, English and either Maths or Physics
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H4
including Music and English, plus Maths or Physics at Ordinary Level
Scottish HNC - Pass
Entry to Year 2 with a HNC in one of the following titles: Sound Production; Music Technology; Music & Audio Technology.
Scottish HND - Pass
Entry to Year 3 with a HND in one of the following titles: Sound Production; Music Technology; Music & Audio Technology
T Level - Pass (C and above)
in relevant subject
For year 2 entry, Grade M required in relevant subject
Year 1 entry with SWAP (BBB) Access to STEM.
For year 3 entry, a portfolio of work and short essay must be submitted
Minimum Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - 63 points
including Music/Music Technology and English
A level - CCD
Including Music or Music Technology plus GCSE Maths or Physics.
Scottish Higher - CCC
including Music/Music Technology and English, plus National 5 Maths/Applications of Maths or Physics
Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points), including Music/Music Technology and English, plus National 5 Maths/Applications of Maths or Physics, PLUS successful completion of one of the following:
UWS Foundation Academy
Foundation Apprenticeship
UWS Next Steps to University module
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LEAPS
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H4
Including Music and English, plus Maths or Physics at Ordinary Level
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with no element below 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | no sub-test less than: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17 |
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The reason for this is that it’s essential that you are able to read, speak and understand the English language to get the most out of your time at UWS.
All international applicants are required to meet minimum English language standards, with the exception of:
// Native speakers of English
// Erasmus students (unless advised otherwise)
// non-Erasmus students from EU partner institutions (your institution must provide confirmation of your English language ability in the absence of a formal qualification)
The qualifications above must have been gained within two years prior to the start of your course at UWS.
UWS's English language requirements https://www.uws.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. For more information, please visit our website using the link below.
Learn more on the University of the West of Scotland website
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £18000* | Year 1 |
| International | £18000* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - SCOTTISH STUDENTS:
Eligible Scottish domiciled students can usually apply to have their tuition fees paid for them each year of their studies by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you're not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS. You need to apply to SAAS each year of study to have your tuition fees paid directly to UWS.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - UK, IRISH & GIBRALTARIAN STUDENTS:
Eligible students who are domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland as well as from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland will qualify for tuition fees of £9,250 per academic session of study to a maximum of three years if you are studying on a four year bachelor degree course (eg. BAcc (Hons) / BA (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons)). So, if your degree is four years' duration, you will only be charged tuition fees for three years. Similarly, if you are studying a five year integrated master's degree course (eg. MEng (Hons)) the you will only be charged tuition fees for four years.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (NON-EU) & EU STUDENTS:
These tuition fees apply to all non-EU, EEA, and all other EU students (excluding those from Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar, whose fee level is as per UK (non-Scottish) students - see section above for more details).
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