BSc Music, Sound and Technology
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BSc in Music. The course covers areas including recording, studio production, composition, interactive music, acoustics, psychoacoustics, sound synthesis, and digital signal processing. Student ensembles, regular concerts, and a summer music festival feature within the programme. A placement year is available, with past students placed at organisations including the London Philharmonic.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC including Music or Music Technology preferred. IB: 29 points. A minimum of 5 in Standard Level English and a minimum of 4 in Standard Level Mathematics will be required.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 54%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East of England: 20%
- London: 75%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Services (JAMES) on behalf of Audio Technology, Music, Recording, Music Production, Games, Media and Audio Post Production Industries.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Music, Sound and Technology at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £34,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BSc Music, Sound and Technology at City St George's, University of London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Music, Sound and Technology at City St George's, University of London?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Music, Sound and Technology at City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Is BSc Music, Sound and Technology at City St George's, University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Services (JAMES) on behalf of Audio Technology, Music, Recording, Music Production, Games, Media and Audio Post Production Industries.
Does BSc Music, Sound and Technology at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Music, Sound and Technology at City St George's, University of London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.