BA Music: Creative Music Technology
About this course
BA (Hons) Music: Creative Music Technology is an undergraduate degree focused on music production, composition, and sound technology. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can optionally choose to spend a year abroad during their studies. The first year covers fundamentals through modules such as Fundamentals of Composition, Arranging and Technology, Popular Music Style and Genre, Performing with Technologies, and Introduction to Studio Engineering. The second year progresses into specialized areas with Studio Composition, Audio for Media, Studio Recording and Production, and Professional Development in the Creative Industries. The final year involves independent study and professional preparation through modules including Project Scope, Professional Practice, and Negotiated Major Project, allowing students to focus on areas like studio recording, production, or audio for media.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred. Maths at grade C/level 4 or above is preferred but not essential. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 120 points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: 112 points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. A level: 120 points. Music preferred. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: 112 points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. T level: Merit BTEC: DMM, preferably to include music. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. Access to HE: Pass level 3 QAA approved Access Diploma with 120 points, preferably including Music. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: Equivalent to112 points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. Scottish Highers: 120 points, preferably including Music. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: 112 points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 points, preferably including Music. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: 112 points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. IB: 31 points, preferably to include 5 (Higher Level) in Music. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: Equivalent to 112 UCAS points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 35%
- Elementary occupations: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 70%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Composition, Arranging and Technology
- Popular Music Style and Genre
- Performing with Technologies
- Applied Composition and Technology
- Interpreting Popular Music
- Introduction to Studio Engineering
- Studio Composition
- Audio for Media
- Studio Recording and Production
- Professional Development in the Creative Industries
- Advanced Studio Composition
- Advanced Studio and Location Recording
- Advanced Audio for Media
- Sound, Music and Society
- Project Scope
- Professional Practice
- Negotiated Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Music: Creative Music Technology at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £29,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Music: Creative Music Technology at University of Salford do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Music: Creative Music Technology at University of Salford?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Music: Creative Music Technology at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Does BA Music: Creative Music Technology at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Music: Creative Music Technology at University of Salford?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.