Course Overview

Whether your interests are in electroacoustic or digital composition, sound installations, or audio-visual work, our course focuses on using technology to create original and innovative music. You will be able to tailor your study to focus on your individual creative practice area and choose from a diverse range of modules to develop your skills in fields such as hardware hacking, live coding, and electronic instrument building. Designed to meet the needs of contemporary musicians who want to maximize their skills in the sonic arts, the course blends theory and practice to deepen your contextual knowledge, creativity, and research skills. The hands-on nature of the program means that it is also well suited to teachers or arts professionals who want to upskill or broaden their musical horizons. Our creative, research-active staff will support and encourage your work in a lively environment of constructive conversation and debate. You will also have the opportunity to engage with visiting artists and scholars in workshops and guest lectures.

General Eligibility

You should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:1 minimum) in a relevant subject.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.