Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Music Technology (W370)

Combining musical knowledge with expertise in music technology can open up many opportunities. On this course, students will record, program and produce music, developing skills across a range of musical styles and contexts.

Students will be able to specialise in programming or performing, audio post-production, live sound, experimental music, broadcasting and music in education. They'll also explore the evolution of music technology, from historical production to cutting-edge modern techniques. To prepare students for a career in the music industry, they'll undertake a work placement.

Kingston's extensive facilities include recording studios, rehearsal rooms, Pro Tools, Ableton and Logic-based MIDI/editing suites, synth labs, and Kingston's analogue/hybrid Visconti Studio.

Music technology is a diverse field and this course enables students to study it from a broad range of perspectives. They'll work with digital, analogue and hybrid music technology tools to create high quality sound and music productions. From record production to software programming, sonic art and performance, students will develop technical and artistic skills across a range of musical styles and contexts.

Graduates are employed in a broad range of music-related careers, including: musician; performer; teacher; songwriter/composer; producer; events manager; within the broadcast industries (TV, radio, internet); in music management, administration and marketing; and audio post production for film, TV and games.