Sound Engineer
A Sound Engineer works within their specialist professional field, applying specialist knowledge and practical skills to deliver services,...
The BSc (Hons) Music Technology course at UWS develops practical and technical skills across music production, sound design, live sound, audio post-production and interactive audio.
BSc (Hons)
Four years full-time or seven years part-time
September, January, May
The BSc (Hons) Music Technology course develops practical and technical skills for careers across music, audio and media production. You will explore audio post-production, sound design, immersive and interactive audio, live sound, music production and music technologies.
You will work with specialist audio and media software, studio technologies, audio systems, computer audio networks and creative production tools. The course also supports you to build a practical portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills and creative direction.
The course is accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES), reflecting its focus on professional standards and industry-relevant practice.
This course is for students who want to work creatively and technically with sound. It is suitable if you are interested in music production, recording, live sound, audio post-production, sound design, immersive audio, media production or the technologies used across the creative audio industries.
Graduates can use this degree as a route into music production, audio engineering, sound design, live sound, post-production, broadcast audio, media production, immersive audio, studio work or freelance creative practice. You may also progress to postgraduate study or research in audio, music technology or related creative technology fields.
Develop practical skills in music production, sound design, live sound, audio post-production and interactive audio.
Study a course accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES).
Build a strong portfolio of practical work across recording, production, sound design and media projects.
You will learn through a mixture of lectures, practical sessions, studio work, project work and independent study. Assessment is strongly practical and may include production tasks, portfolios, reports, project work and presentations.
The course develops skills for creative audio roles across music production, media, live sound, sound design, post-production, immersive audio and related creative technology fields.
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
Please visit our Undergraduate entry requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications.
| Scottish Highers | BCCC standard entry including Music or Music Technology and English, plus National 5 Maths or Physics at grade C or above; CCC minimum entry including Music or Music Technology and English, plus National 5 Maths/Applications of Maths or Physics. |
|---|---|
| A Levels | CCD including Music or Music Technology and English, plus GCSE Maths or Physics at grade C or above. |
| Irish Leaving Certificate | H3 H3 H3 H4 including HL Music and English, plus OL Maths or Physics. |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points including HL Music and English, plus SL Maths or Physics. |
| SWAP | Access to STEM with BBB. |
| Scottish Advanced Highers | CCD including Music or Music Technology and English, plus Higher Maths or Physics. |
|---|---|
| A Levels | BBB including Music or Music Technology and English plus Mathematics. |
| HNC / HND | Sound Production, Music Technology, Music and Audio Technology or other relevant discipline, with graded unit requirements depending on qualification. |
| BTEC Extended Diploma | DDM. |
| HND / BTEC Level 5 HND | Sound Production, Music and Audio Technology, Music Technology or other relevant discipline, normally with grade B in the graded unit. |
|---|
Applicants should demonstrate active involvement in music technology at an appropriate level. Level 9 applicants are expected to provide a link to an online portfolio.
Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the English language requirements set out by the University.
Explore the career opportunities this course can lead to. The skills and knowledge you gain can prepare you for a wide range of roles across your chosen industry and support your long-term professional development.
Select your degree and preferred intake month.
Complete and submit the application form.
Provide transcripts and supporting materials.
We’ll review and send your offer quickly.
Confirm and start your student visa application.
Opens TEG application portal in a new tab
Clicking below will take you to the TEG application portal. Your UWS course selection will be pre-filled where possible.
