BSc(Hons) Music Technology
Key Facts
Course Code: MUSTE
UCAS Code: J931
Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Environment and Technology
Place of Study: Headingley Campus
Start Date: September
Length of Study: Full-time: 3 years
Overview
Full Course Details
Entry Requirements
Course Fees
Course Overview
Music technologies develop rapidly, affecting the ways music is produced and how and where it is heard. Understanding how this happens, as well as the fundamental concepts of sound production and reception, will equip you for a range of exciting career opportunities. On this course you will combine practical skills with technical understanding in sound recording, editing, synthesis, processing and acoustics. As you progress you will have develop subject-specific projects in areas such as audio engineering work, interactive games, or experimental music systems.
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Full Course Details
Music technologies develop rapidly, affecting the ways music is produced and how and where it is heard. Understanding how this happens, as well as the fundamental concepts of sound production and reception, will equip you for a range of exciting career opportunities. On this course you will combine practical skills with technical understanding in sound recording, editing, synthesis, processing and acoustics. As you progress you will have develop subject-specific projects in areas such as audio engineering work, interactive games, or experimental music systems.
Level 4
* Foundation Project
* Progression Project
* Studio Recording Techniques
* Technology Context
* Digital Audio and Music Systems
* Audio Editing
* Video Production
* Midi and Sequencing
* Progression Project
* Studio Recording Techniques
* Technology Context
* Digital Audio and Music Systems
* Audio Editing
* Video Production
* Midi and Sequencing
Level 5
Core modules
* Acoustics & Psychoacoustic
* Audio Recording Techniques
* Audio Software Systems
* Audio Systems Design
* Sound Design and Sampling
* Professional Development in Context
* Group Project Implementation
* Group Project Evaluation
* Acoustics & Psychoacoustic
* Audio Recording Techniques
* Audio Software Systems
* Audio Systems Design
* Sound Design and Sampling
* Professional Development in Context
* Group Project Implementation
* Group Project Evaluation
Level 6
Level Three - Core Modules
* Innovation & Enterprise
* Project (Research & Planning)
* Project Implementation
* Project Evaluation
* Core A &
* Core B
Choose two from:
* Audio Engineering
* Software Sampler Instrument Design
* Audio Plug-in Design
* Acoustic Psychoacoustic Music Perception
* Award Elective
Choose one from
* Electro Acoustic Composition
* Experimental Music Systems
* Interactive Audio
* Music Technology in the Community
* Music Industry
* Audio Visual Interface
* Contemporary Music in Context
* Faculty Wide Elective:
Choose one from:
* Implementing Web Applications
* Image Manipulation
* Work Based Learning
* A second award elective
*These modules are for indicative purposes only and are subject to availability
* Innovation & Enterprise
* Project (Research & Planning)
* Project Implementation
* Project Evaluation
* Core A &
* Core B
Choose two from:
* Audio Engineering
* Software Sampler Instrument Design
* Audio Plug-in Design
* Acoustic Psychoacoustic Music Perception
* Award Elective
Choose one from
* Electro Acoustic Composition
* Experimental Music Systems
* Interactive Audio
* Music Technology in the Community
* Music Industry
* Audio Visual Interface
* Contemporary Music in Context
* Faculty Wide Elective:
Choose one from:
* Implementing Web Applications
* Image Manipulation
* Work Based Learning
* A second award elective
*These modules are for indicative purposes only and are subject to availability
Assessment
You will work on practical case studies and tackle real-world design briefs to develop a portfolio of creative, industry-related professional skills. Assessment is integrated with these activities and is therefore mostly based on coursework. As your project work progresses your tutors will provide you with interim assessment marks and coach you towards achieving your full potential.
Career Opportunities
The UK's creative and cultural industries lead the world in talent, content, skills and ideas. As global media information and entertainment producers continually develop new markets, products, and technologies, demand for this expertise increases. We have a well established track record of graduates developing their skills and careers in music and audio technology, performance and production. Whether you see yourself as a sound engineer, producer, artist, musician, educator or technician, you'll have access to superb facilities and work alongside industry professionals, giving you a great start towards your future career.
Leeds Met Careers Service
During your time at Leeds Met you'll have access to the Leeds Met Careers Service. Our
team of qualified and experienced careers advisors will be happy to advise you about any aspect of your future career. Our team
can help you to plan ahead, make the right career choices, prepare the perfect CV and find the latest job vacancies.Our team offers:
daily drop-in service for advice or a quick CV check
one-to-one in-depth guidance
one-to-one career coaching
interactive careers workshops
careers advice by e-mail.
Find out more at www.leedsmet.ac.uk/careers
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff Points: 240
Min. from 6/12 unit awards (incl. SQA Adv. Higher): 120 points
Non-Tariff qualifications: International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points
Details:
Required GCSEs:
English Language (grade C or above) or equivalent.
Involvement and interest in music technology, production, performance or similar activities, as evidenced in your personal statement, will be taken into consideration. You may be asked to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
Applicants over 21 years may not require formal qualifications but must demonstrate the motivation to succeed and the potential to complete and pass the course. You may be required to provide evidence of previous learning or attend an interview.
Required GCSEs:
English Language (grade C or above) or equivalent.
Involvement and interest in music technology, production, performance or similar activities, as evidenced in your personal statement, will be taken into consideration. You may be asked to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
Applicants over 21 years may not require formal qualifications but must demonstrate the motivation to succeed and the potential to complete and pass the course. You may be required to provide evidence of previous learning or attend an interview.
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
Advanced Diploma
We welcome applications from those studying the new Advanced Diploma qualifications and will consider them as an entry requirement for our undergraduate courses.
Individual course requirements do vary depending on the discipline and specific subjects and grades may be required.Please contact our Admissions Office for more information.
Getting advice
If you have few or no formal qualifications, you may benefit from a free, confidential and impartial session with one of our Education Guidance team to discuss your options.
To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.
International students
If you are an international student, you can find out about qualification equivalents accepted from your country by visiting our International website and accessing your region and country.If you're an international student, you will need to meet the University's English Language requirement. Unless stated differently above, the English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.0, or equivalent.
Don't worry if you need to improve your English language ability or academic qualifications. We offer a range of English and university preparation courses to help you.
Course Fees
| Fees 2010 | |
|---|---|
| FT Y1 Entry UK/EU: | £3290 |
| FT Y1 Entry NON UK/EU: | £9000 |
| PT Y1 Entry UK/EU: | £25 (per credit) |
| Additional Costs | |
| No additional fees have been specified. | |
NOTE: The fees above are for entry in 2010 and are likely
to increase for entry in subsequent years. If you are a student from the Channel Islands or Isle of Man, fees
may differ. The fees listed above are annual for full-time students and per credit for part-time students. For
sandwich courses the placement year fee is £500. Eligible applicants to certain health courses can apply for a
means-tested bursary and to have their fees paid. Visit www.nhsstudentgrants.co.uk.
For further information, please visit our Financial Services page.
Leeds Met Bursary:
Did you know that you could be eligible for a bursary that will contribute significantly to your financial wellbeing while you study at Leeds Met?
A bursary is a type of grant that you don't have to repay. At Leeds Met we want to invest in our students, so our bursary is open to all full-time
undergraduates who pay £3290 for annual tuition fees and receive the full Higher Education Maintenance Grant.
Bursaries for students enrolling in 2010 are: £500 in the first year of study, £800 in the second year of study and £1000 in the third
and subsequent years of study. They are paid in full in February of each year.
You can apply online for loans, grants and bursaries by visiting Student Finance Direct.
If you meet the criteria your bursary will be paid automatically, however you must remember to consent to share your information with the University when you make your application.
ELQ students:
From 2010/11 Leeds Metropolitan University is introducing higher fees for ELQ students. Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) - examples of ELQ are where a student who already has a
BA/BSc and wants to enrol on another Bachelors level course; a student who has an MA/MSc and wants to enrol on a Bachelors level course; a student who already has an MA/MSc and wants to enrol on another
taught Masters level course.
Further information on ELQ can be found at Fees and Finance.
Students who think they will be categorised as studying for an ELQ are advised to seek advice from the Admissions and Registration Team 0113 8125945.
