• LevelLevel 6
  • FT/PTHE
  • Duration3 years
  • UCAS CodeA138
  • Awarding bodyThe Open University

Overview

The BSc Sound & Music Technology programme at Middlesbrough College (TEF Gold Standard Award) is delivered in state-of-the-art music and performance facilities featuring five recording studios, five control rooms and a live performance theatre.

You have access to all our studios from day 1. We use industry-standard hard- and software and our tutors and technical staff have extensive industry experience. We are an Avid (Pro Tools) Authorised Learning Partner. Authorised Learning Partner status also ensures that all workstations and recording studios are running the latest version of Pro Tools to ensure you are taught on the most up to date software with the latest features available to professionals in the music and post production industries. Studios are equipped with industry standard Avid Pro Tools HDX systems (MacPro hosted) and Avid S6 and C|24 control surfaces offering 256 simultaneous audio tracks at 96 kHz and incredibly low monitoring latency of 0.7 ms. Studios also offer Pro Tools HD, Apple Logic, Ableton Live Suite, MAX (including MAX For Live), Reason, an Audient iD14, Genelec and PMC monitoring as well as a Slate Raven MTi2.

For more information please email j.laidlaw@mbro.ac.uk

Head to page 16 of AV Technology Europe to hear programme leader Jack Laidlaw talk about the course.

Course Information

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01642 333333 or email courseinfo@mbro.ac.uk.

Modules offered may vary.

Year 1 modules include:

  • DAW Recording Techniques
  • Music and Composition Concepts
  • Music Technology in Context
  • RecordingStudio Techniques
  • Sound & Acoustics
  • Sound Engineering Concepts

Year 2 modules include:

  • Contemporary Music Applications
  • Electroacoustic Music Techniques
  • Independent Study
  • Live Sound Techniques
  • Mixing and Mastering Techniques
  • Sound Synthesisers and Processors

Year 3 modules include:

  • Audio & MIDI Data Processing
  • Career Development
  • Game Audio and Advanced Production Techniques
  • Live Performance
  • Project
  • Sound and Music for the Moving Image

September - May

Entry requirements

You must have have achieved 96 UCAS tariff points from an appropriate Level 3 qualification (NVQ 3, BTEC Award or A Level).

You are also required to have GCSE passes at grade 4 (C) or equivalent in English and maths.

Relevant subjects are music technology, music or a science/technology-related subject.

Non-standard applicants for both full and part time modes of study will be considered based on individual merit and industrial experience relevant to the programme.

All modules are delivered in our excellently equipped recording studios, control rooms and audiovisual laboratories.

You are taught by industry practitioners who will help you acquire the skills and knowledge required to creatively use the latest technologies.

You are expected to work independently and responsibly throughout the duration of your course. Your commitment is vital for success.

You will be assessed through a range of music-related media, written assignments, reports, individual and group presentations and live performances.

Fees payable direct to Middlesbrough College, £8,500 per year.

If you would like to study a higher education course, financial support is available. Please click here for more information and see what support you could receive.

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Students on a 3 year full degree programme will be eligible for a bursary scheme of £1000 across their first and second year of study. This is not means-tested and is split into yearly instalments across the duration of the course. This can be used as you wish but can help with course books, equipment, travel and accommodation.

Please apply through UCAS for this course. Our team will make contact with you for further details to arrange an interview. If your application is successful we will formally offer you a place via UCAS.

Alternatively, if you would prefer to apply directly to us then please press the apply now button at the top of this webpage. If your application is successful we will formally offer you a place on the programme and upload your application to UCAS for you.

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Higher Education

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Through our partnership with The Open University, we can deliver job-focused, affordable degrees. Our Higher Education Centre is a dedicated study area exclusively for our university level students. This fantastic new addition to the College provides teaching space and independent study areas as well as a social space.
 
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Travel Information

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