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    MA: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Masters Degree Description

This course offers you practical and theoretical experience in the creative and innovative applications of music technology in a studio environment. You will work alongside experienced industry professionals, exploring the technical and creative skills of recording, arranging, mixing and mastering to develop a wide range of commercial and non-commercial musical scores.

You will have access to a suite of high quality, professional music studios, approved by JAMES, the accrediting body of the Music Producers’ Guild and the Association of Professional Recording Services.

Entry Requirements

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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Fees

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Student Destinations

Studying this course will open up career opportunities in music production, interactive media, television, radio, research and education. 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 Producer
Music Technologist
Performer

Module Details

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.

Sound, Music & Image (20 Credits)

This module gives you a balanced and critical view of the state of the creative industries. You will explore current creative and technological limitations and become involved in forecasting future changes and developments.

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.

Electroacoustic Music (20 Credits)

The module aims to develop a practical understanding of the creative possibilities of the studio environment through the development of a musical product.

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.

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.

Orchestration, Arrangement & Programming (20 Credits)

The final project provides an opportunity for you to engage in research and advanced practice in an area of your own choosing.

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