The Foundation Degree in Music Technology will nurture and develop core skills in music technology and academia to enable freelance employment in the music industry and higher level critical thinking. The course takes a vocational and practical approach to higher education encouraging learners to interact and engage with clients to develop their career in music. Learners will have access to industry standard recording studios and engage in smaller group sizes taught in more traditional classroom environments allowing for greater interaction with staff and peers.
Entry requirements
You will need:
- 48 UCAS points with 32 points from one A-Level qualification OR
- 48 UCAS points from Music Technology BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma OR
- Equivalent Level 3 qualification.
We welcome applications from mature students via a successful interview and a demonstration of vocational experience if you do not meet the criteria stated.
Entry is subject to a successful interview, either face to face or via Skype/telephone. Practical examples will need to be sent before the interview and this should be arranged with the interviewer. You will be required to produce a portfolio of work showing a broad range of experience in music technology (recording, sequencing, performing).
Course content
During the course you will cover topics including:
Year 1 (Level 4)
- Recording and Mixing
- Context and Listening
- Music Software
- Business of Music Technology
Year 2 (Level 5)
- 21st Century Production Techniques
- Business of Music Production
- Major Project
- Music and Media
Assessment methods
Assessment will take the form of assessed practical work, written evaluations or presentations. Teaching methods include practical workshops, lectures, tutorials, seminars and group/individual support.
Further study and career options
You can progress straight on to the third year of a course delivered at the University of Bedfordshire, to achieve a BA Music Technology degree. This course will also give you the skills you need to start a career in the music industry; for example in creative music production, recording, entertainment and new media.
Additional information
There will be an additional cost for travel to events/trips. You will be informed of costs prior to the events/trips. You will also require a set of over-ear headphones and portable flash storage.
During the course you will need to attend College two to three days a week. Additional study will be required outside College, and we also provide access to facilities outside normal timetable hours.
On this course, you will also be able to establish links with Media Junction which is run by the University of Bedfordshire and aims to enhance the student experience by creating opportunities for students to network with each other, across degree pathways in order to make films and create media content. The initiative is designed to allow students to better understand how freelance work and networking is a staple of the creative industries.
To enrol on this course you must apply through the University & Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) using the institution code B23 and the course code W370. Visit www.ucas.com or call us on 01234 291000 for more information.
Pay by instalments
The College offers an instalment plan for Further Education and Higher Education courses to students where the total amount payable at the point of enrolment is £200 or more. Within the scheme there is an ability to pay up to 7 instalments, depending on the length of the courses and the final payment must be paid at least a month before the end of the course.