BSc Audio and Music Technology
About this course
BSc(Hons) in Music, covering the technical side of studios and live sound. Core topics include programming. The course is accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES). Students learn in bespoke studios designed by staff and can collaborate with Creative Music Technology students in optional modules.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. Please list the units you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 55%
- Elementary occupations: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 13%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 57%
- Wales: 8%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Music Production
- Studio Recording and Live Sound
- Music in Practice
- Coding for Audio
- Science of Sound
- Audio Engineering
- Live Technologies
- Write, Produce, Release
- Research and Practice in Creative Technology
- Sound Design and Post Production
- Creative Computing
- Broadcast and Live Engineering
- Research and Development
- Careers/Showcase.*
- Music Portfolio
- Design and Fabrication
- Acoustics
- Sound Design Showreel
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Audio and Music Technology at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £28,000. The £24,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BSc Audio and Music Technology at UWE Bristol do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Audio and Music Technology at UWE Bristol?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Audio and Music Technology at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Is BSc Audio and Music Technology at UWE Bristol 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 Audio and Music Technology at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Audio and Music Technology at UWE Bristol?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.