Technology has been a driving force in western musical history, ultimately changing the way that music is made and heard. Our Creative Music Technology degree is specifically designed for composers, performers and sound designers who want to develop their creative identities and gain the skills needed for an exciting career in a wide range of creative and art industry professions. Through the course, you'll explore the creative potential of new and emerging audio technologies and techniques, underpinned by critical discourse on the aesthetic, technical and cultural history of music technology – all the while developing analytical and problem-solving skills. You'll receive high-level training in studio production, live electronic music, interactive music systems and sound design for digital media, post-production, sonic art and game audio, giving you a thorough understanding and command of current technology, as well as the knowledge needed to innovate in the field and develop new technologies. You'll gain a firm understanding of the business, developing analytical and problem-solving expertise, as well as the project management and interpersonal skills essential for professional success. Our students receive a generous allocation of one-to-one instrumental, composition and music technology lessons. You'll have full access to our incredible Performance Centre, while our team of core staff and visiting speakers includes professional composers and performers, internationally recognised writers, musicologists, producers, technologists and sound artists. You'll have a chance to develop your work outside the UK, building a personal profile through performances and assignments. There'll also be plenty of opportunity to work on collaborative projects and play in ensembles and bands with other students, sharing your work through regular showcases.

Careers * Career as a composer or performer * Career as a sonic artist * Work as a sound designer (for screen, mobile, gaming or installation)Work in sound engineering and editing * Career in music production, press or promotion * Teaching and postgraduate study * Work as a music technologist or software developer