Course Overview - Sound & Music Technology

Our FdA Sound and Music Technology degree is a highly technical course that combines fundamental and advanced music production techniques with advanced creative strategies and disciplines, giving you the skills needed to create high-quality music.

Using industry-standard studio hardware and software such as Ableton, Logic and Pro Tools, youll explore all aspects of professional studio practice including recording, mixing, mastering and cutting-edge technologies including immersive audio and interactive sound design. Your advanced skills will enable you to deliver high-quali...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

2 Years

Start Date

09/2024

Campus

DBS Institute, Bristol

Course Address
2 Mitchell Lane
Bristol
BS1 6BU
United Kingdom

Application Details

Course Code

W350

Institution Code

F33

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.

UCAS Tariff

104

120

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.

Scottish Higher

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

Access to HE Diploma

60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

AS

We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

Extended Project

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

T Level

P

M

P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E

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