BSc(Hons) Creative Music Technology

Develop and refine your creative process using inspiration from past and present composers. Express and apply this in different areas using a broad range of techniques and technologies. Recognised as the 'most musical city' in the UK (per capita) it is a fantastic place to study all genres of music.

Why study creative music technology?

Music as an art form evolves constantly, with practitioners taking inspiration from composers and artists past and present and developing future sounds.

New technologies and techniques allow us to express our creativity in more ways than ever. These ideas can be applied to live performances, to music for film or computer games.

Musicians who understand the creative process and how to work within technical boundaries are well-equipped to build careers in this exciting industry.

If you're a performing musician, or a composer/producer, or both, with a basic understanding of technologies involved in the creative arts and a desire to develop your craft and expand your knowledge and practice into different areas of the audio sector, you'll find this course rewarding.

Why UWE Bristol?

BSc(Hons) Creative Music Technology is accredited by JAMES, the education arm of the Association of Professional Recording Services (APRS) and the Music Producers Guild (MPG) who describe the course as 'highly relevant to current industry practice'.

Explore composers and artists past and present, taking inspiration from Bach to Boulez, The Beatles to Hans Zimmer.

Refine and define your own creative process. Develop programming skills and learn how to enhance the sound and quality of audio using technology.

Study composition and enhance your formal musical training in music theory and performance. Get involved with inspiring musical projects in the community, for schools and with local media companies.

Perform in events organised by our celebrated Centre for Music. Activities range from big band, to chamber ensembles and a full symphony orchestra.

Gain valuable real-world experience and a professional portfolio through a series of placements that prepare you for a career in the music industry.

Where can it take me?

As a graduate, choose from careers in composition, performance, production and concert management, as well as audio and sound engineering.

You'll also be suited for work in creative areas where there is a heavy reliance on technology such as film, theatre and the arts.

Watch how Creative technology alumni, Jack Cookson entered the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Artist of the Year competition early in 2016. Just a few months later he was performing in the final at the Royal Albert Hall.

Careers / Further study

As a graduate, you'll be able to create professional quality music and sound in both live and studio environments.

Career opportunities are available in performance, production and concert management, as well as audio and sound engineering.

You'll also be suited for work in creative areas where there is a heavy reliance on technology such as film, theatre, and the arts.

Get inspired

Our award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and find you graduate jobs, placements and global opportunities.

We can also help find local volunteering and community opportunities, provide support for entrepreneurial activity and get you access to employer events.

Visit our employability pages to learn more about careers, employers and what our students are doing six months after graduating.