BA Creative Music Technology (Full-time) (
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BA Hons in Creative Music Technology (Full-time), an undergraduate degree centred on studio production, sound design and creative applications of audio technology. The course is taught with access to specialist recording studio facilities and equipment, and concludes with an independent project and a final portfolio and showreel. The first year introduces foundational concepts and technical skills through modules such as Ways of Thinking, Ways of Perceiving, Creative Sound Manipulation, The Studio Composer, The Studio Engineer, Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference, and Learning in the Digital Era. The second year develops applied techniques with Research in Context, Research in Practice, Sound Design for Screen, Studio Project, The Sustainable Studio, Location Recording, Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation, and Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment. The third year focuses on advanced professional practice through the Independent Project, Music Video Production, Final Portfolio and Showreel, and Mastering and Production.
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Entry requirements
88-104 UCAS tariff points and audition We are interested in creative people who demonstrate a strong commitment to art and/or design and, therefore, we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We arrange interviews for all applicants to assess suitability for the chosen course. Your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered, as well as your portfolio of work.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 35%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 4%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 72%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Modules
- Ways of Thinking
- Ways of Perceiving
- Creative Sound Manipulation
- The Studio Composer
- The Studio Engineer
- Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference
- Learning in the Digital Era
- Research in Context
- Research in Practice
- Sound Design for Screen
- Studio Project
- The Sustainable Studio
- Location Recording
- Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation
- Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment
- Independent Project
- Music Video Production
- Final Portfolio and Showreel
- Mastering and Production
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Creative Music Technology (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £16,000 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,500 and £26,500. The £21,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Creative Music Technology (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Creative Music Technology (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Creative Music Technology (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The average entrant had 84 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Creative Music Technology (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.