
Creative Music Technology BA (Hons)
Available for Clearing 2025
Course Overview - Creative Music Technology BA (Hons)
This is a Connected Degree
Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.
Overview
Explore how music and technology come together to shape the future of sound on this dynamic BA (Hons) Creative Music Technology course.
You’ll devel...
<strong>This is a Connected Degree</strong><br/><br/>Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.<br/><br/><strong>Overview</strong><br/><br/>Explore how music and technology come together to shape the future of sound on this dynamic BA (Hons) Creative Music Technology course.<br/><br/>You’ll develop your skills in composition, sound design, and music production while working in professional studios and alongside students from related disciplines.<br/><br/>Whether you’re creating immersive soundscapes for games, designing sound for film, composing and producing new music, or exploring new performance technologies, you’ll graduate ready to take your place in the creative industries.<br/><br/><strong>Course Highlights</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Develop your creativity by combining music skills with modern technology<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Create music and sound design for film, TV, and games<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Use world-class recording and production facilities, including the Neve Genesys Black G96 and Dolby Atmos Surround Sound Studio<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Collaborate with students from other creative disciplines to enhance your creative projects<br/><br/>
Why Choose University of Portsmouth During Clearing?
If you apply through Clearing, you'll be offered a guaranteed room in halls if you accept your offer within 24 hours of receiving it and apply for accommodation as a new full-time undergraduate student by 9am on 20 August 2025.
Sign up for Priority Clearing to get accommodation information straight to your inbox as well as access to Portsmouth's Clearing Visit Day on Thursday 7th August. Priority Clearing applicants will jump the queue on Results Day, get exclusive Clearing updates, invites to Portsmouth Prepare for Clearing Webinars and one-to-one application support.
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If you apply through Clearing, you'll be offered a guaranteed room in halls if you accept your offer within 24 hours of receiving it and apply for accommodation as a new full-time undergraduate student by 9am on 20 August 2025.<br/><br/>Sign up for Priority Clearing to get accommodation information straight to your inbox as well as access to Portsmouth's Clearing Visit Day on Thursday 7th August. Priority Clearing applicants will jump the queue on Results Day, get exclusive Clearing updates, invites to Portsmouth Prepare for Clearing Webinars and one-to-one application support.<br/><br/>Through the open day, students can get a feel for Portsmouth's welcoming campus and community before joining the university. With guaranteed accommodation, they can rest easy and ensure they are in the heart of the student community.
Course Information
2 Clearing options available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2025
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W375
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
120
112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. A relevant subject or experience in music/sound is required.
Scottish Higher
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Access to HE Diploma
112-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma. Must be accompanied by a relevant subject or experience in music/sound.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
25
25 points from the IB Diploma, to include 3 Higher Level subjects. A relevant subject or experience in music/sound is required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
A relevant subject or experience in music/sound is required.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112-120 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers. A relevant subject or experience in music/sound is required.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Cambridge Pre-U score of 46-50. A relevant subject or experience in music/sound is required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
A level
B,B,B
B,B,C
112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels. A relevant subject or experience in music/sound is required.
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
112-120 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. A relevant subject or experience in music/sound is required.
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