Audio and Music Technology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Audio and Music Technology BSc (Hons)
Amplify your passion for music and sound, with advanced creative and technical skills in studio, stage and live technologies. Develop innovative craft practices and tools to shape the future of the audio, broadcast and creative industries.
Why study audio and music technology?
The UKs audio and music industries are evolving rapidly, with a growing demand for skilled professionals in technical sound engineering, live events, broadcast production, and audio innovation.
Accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES), our BSc (Hons) Aud...
Amplify your passion for music and sound, with advanced creative and technical skills in studio, stage and live technologies. Develop innovative craft practices and tools to shape the future of the audio, broadcast and creative industries.<br/><br/><strong>Why study audio and music technology?</strong><br/>The UKs audio and music industries are evolving rapidly, with a growing demand for skilled professionals in technical sound engineering, live events, broadcast production, and audio innovation. <br/><br/>Accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES), our BSc (Hons) Audio and Music Technology degree is aimed at those interested in the technical side of studios and live sound. <br/><br/>Youll focus on audio engineering throughout your study, developing your core technical and craft skills in sound recording, mixing and mastering, with advanced practices in live events, broadcasting, acoustics, and emerging audio technologies.<br/><br/>Collaborate with students on BSc(Hons) Creative Music Technology in optional modules in music production, media sound, technology development, research and enterprise, which challenge you to innovate and explore future-facing audio practices.<br/><br/><strong>Why UWE Bristol?</strong><br/>Learn in bespoke studios, collaboratively designed and built by our staff, and in diverse professional environments that reflect real-world industry settings. Our hands-on approach means youll not only use the tech, but youll also understand how its built and why it works.<br/><br/>Study in Bristol, a vibrant city renowned for its music, media, and creative culture. Youll benefit from our national partners, local industry connections and community-led shows and live events, as well as our celebrated Centre for Music.<br/><br/>Our teaching staff combine academic expertise with years of industry experience, ensuring your learning is grounded and relevant. Youll also gain professional experience through shadowing opportunities, placements, portfolio projects, and career planning modules designed to help you launch your future.<br/><br/><strong>Where can it take me?</strong><br/>Technical audio intersects a huge part of the UK economy and global industries with job opportunities across the world.Graduates work in specialist roles, including sound engineers in studios, live and broadcast settings, sound designers, audio researchers, acoustic consultants, software engineers and audio developers.
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Frenchay Campus
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Codes/info
Course Code
J932
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
Access to HE Diploma
No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
No specific subjects required.
A level
No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken on to full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
T Level
No specific subjects required.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
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