BSc(Hons) Music, Acoustics & Recording

Course accredited by the Association of Professional Recording Services and the Music Producers Guild.
Course Tutor: Tim Warner BMus(Hons), MSc



This degree course provides students with an academic, theoretical and practical training in music, acoustics and recording and is intended to serve as preparation for a career in the dynamic and rapidly transforming world of Music and Studio Production and associated industries. The degree is a mixed mode degree run jointly by the School of Media, Music & Performance and the Department of Acoustics and Audio Engineering and combines the study of Applied Acoustics with practical and creative studies in Studio Production, Music Technology, Composition and Arranging.

The course has a three year modular, semester-based structure leading to the selection of specialist options in the final year.

What is studied

• Basic Acoustics
• Mathematics for Acoustics 1 & 2
• Audio Components and Systems
• Arranging
• Composition
• Music Technology & Studio Production 1 & 2
• Popular Music 1954-1975
• Popular Music 1976-Present
• Critical Theory 1
• Aural Perception

• Principles of Acoustics
• Audio Management 1
• DSP for Music
• Transducers for Music
• Composition
• Critical Theory 2
• Music Technology & Studio Production 3
• 2 Options chosen from:
  • Critical Theory 3
  • Composition
  • Arranging
  • Music Technology & Studio Production

• Studio Design & Construction
• Audio Management 2
• Musical Acoustics
• Spatial Audio
• Critical Evaluation
• 1 Major Elective chosen from:
  • Dissertation
  • Composition
  • Arranging
  • Music Technology & Studio Production
• 1 Minor Elective chosen from:
  • Dissertation
  • Composition
  • Arranging
  • Music Technology & Studio Production
  • Acoustics Project

Entry requirements

Normal University entry requirements apply.

Specific requirements:

• i) A Level Music and Maths as well as a third subject or
• ii) approved equivalent qualifications such as BTEC/Diplomas or
• iii) other qualifications deemed to be acceptable in lieu of those specified above.

All candidates should possess good theoretical and practical musical abilities together with some prior experience of sound recording or the creative use of music technology. The admissions procedure may include tests and interview. Please note, you should be familiar with, or studying, standard mathematical procedures such as calculus, differentiation, integration etc. before considering applying for this degree.

How to apply:

Admission to the BSc(Hons) Music, Acoustics and Recording is through the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS).

UCAS application forms can be obtained from schools, colleges, libraries or direct from:

UCAS,
PO Box 67,
CHELTENHAM,
Glos.,
GL50 3AP.
UK.

Overseas students can obtain advice by contacting the British Council in countries where an office exists. The 'Handbook for Overseas Students', published jointly by the British Council and the Association of Commonwealth Universities, contains useful information for overseas students.

The following information will be useful when completing your UCAS form:

• Course title: BSc(Hons) Music Acoustics and Recording
• Course duration: Three Years
• Mode of attendance: Full-time
• UCAS college code: S06
• UCAS course code: W331
• UCAS course abbreviation: BScMAR
• Admissions tutors: Mark Grimshaw & Tim Warner

BSc(Hons) Music Acoustics and Recording

Telephone: 0161 2956110
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