As the first UK institution to offer pioneering and distinctive courses in Popular Music and Recording and Band Musicianship, our reputation for innovation and excellence within music education continues to flourish. This course builds upon our long-standing reputation and offers a full specialisation in the field of music technology.
The studio recording and production modules enable you to develop confidence in traditional studio skills, backed up by a solid academic understanding of historical developments and aesthetic considerations. Audio for Media trains you in the...
As the first UK institution to offer pioneering and distinctive courses in Popular Music and Recording and Band Musicianship, our reputation for innovation and excellence within music education continues to flourish. This course builds upon our long-standing reputation and offers a full specialisation in the field of music technology.<br/><br/>The studio recording and production modules enable you to develop confidence in traditional studio skills, backed up by a solid academic understanding of historical developments and aesthetic considerations. Audio for Media trains you in the specific discipline of composing, arranging and producing audio for film, radio and television. Studio Composition covers a broad range of technical and genre viewpoints, from popular electronic music techniques to electro-acoustic composition. Thorough technical training and the study of acoustics underpin all of the creative work undertaken through the course.<br/><br/>You will also study as an instrumental performer, receiving one-to-one tuition on your instrument in your first year. Salfords proximity to Manchester city centre means you will be able to take full advantage of the regions world-renowned music scene as both an active participant and an enquiring spectator.<br/><br/>Many of our graduates have gone on to forge careers as signed recording artists, professional performers, studio producers and engineers, live sound engineers and freelance composers/arrangers.<br/><br/>This course is not open to international students.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Peel Park Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
WH74
Institution Code
S03
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS Tariff72 Scottish Higher72 UCAS Tariff points to include a Music subject. Access to HE Diploma72 UCAS Tariff points to include a Music subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MPP To include a Music subject. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)72 UCAS Tariff points to include a Music subject. GCSE/National 4/National 5English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is required. Maths at grade C/level 4 or above is preferred but not essential. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as the Level 3 qualification requirement. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted in combination with other Level Three qualifications. ASAS levels are accepted in combination with Level Three qualifications; including A-levels and BTECs. Scottish Advanced Higher72 UCAS Tariff points to include a Music subject. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted in combination with other Level Three qualifications. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted in combination with other Level Three qualifications. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted in combination with other Level Three qualifications. A level72 UCAS Tariff points to include a Music subject. General Studies not accepted. T LevelPass (D or E) D or E in core subject |
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