BA Music Technology
About this course
BA (Hons) Music Technology, a music degree focused on sound recording, production techniques, and creative studio practices. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad. The first year covers foundational techniques through Synthesis, Sampling and Sequencing, Navigating Music Technology, Recording and Engineering, and Sonic Environments. The second year builds practical capabilities with modules such as The Visconti Studio, Exploring Music Technology, Performing with Technology, and Audio Post-Production. The final year involves advanced study and independent work through Advanced Production, Live Sound and Event Management, Professional Project, Professional Practice: Music Technology, and Future Skills Apply.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: UCAS tariff points: 112-128 Any Level 3 qualifications (e.g., A-levels, BTEC Diploma, Access Diploma, IB Diploma, etc.) including Music or a related subject. Additional requirements: Please submit either a digital audition or music portfolio. You will be sent guidance on how to upload your digital audition or portfolio when you have applied to your course. Digital audition Your digital audition should be a performance clip of 3 minutes of music. This could include: Music portfolio If you choose to submit a music portfolio instead of a digital audition, please include a couple of recorded tracks/demos you have worked on or a link to a SoundCloud/Bandcamp/YouTube page. The tracks/demos included in your portfolio should demonstrate your skills and abilities in either song writing, beat making and/or sound engineering. The aim of the portfolio is to showcase your potential as a music technologist. With this in mind, your portfolio could include: In addition, please provide a short (500 words) written statement to make it clear what your contribution is to the music you have submitted as part of your portfolio. What we're looking for The audition or portfolio does not need to demonstrate a perfected skill or finalised music idea. However, we’re looking for you to demonstrate four key values: Visit our webpage Kingston School of Art: What we are looking for to gain insights from students and staff on how to approach your submission. What we're looking for in your audition or portfolio > English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 61%: 46 offers from 75 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 99%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 47%
- South East: 27%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Synthesis, Sampling and Sequencing
- Navigating Music Technology
- Recording and Engineering
- Sonic Environments
- The Visconti Studio
- Exploring Music Technology
- Performing with Technology
- Audio Post-Production
- Advanced Production
- Live Sound and Event Management
- Professional Project
- Professional Practice: Music Technology
- Future Skills Apply
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Music Technology at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £33,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Music Technology at Kingston University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Music Technology at Kingston University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Music Technology at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Music Technology at Kingston University?
61% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 46 offers from 75 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Music Technology at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Music Technology at Kingston University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.