Music: Creative Music Technology with Foundation Year

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Course ID WH74

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Music: Creative Music Technology with Foundation Year

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

As the first UK institution to offer pioneering and distinctive courses in Popular Music and Recording and Band Musicianship, we have a strong reputation in music education.

The foundation year of this four-year programme aims to provide you with an understanding of the subject to allow you to progress on to the BA (Hons) Music: Creative Music Technology course.

Find out more about the course by visiting our Instagram at @SalfordCMT.

If you want to visit us, see the facilities and meet the team, sign up to our upcoming Open Day, or if you have any generic questions please contact course enquiries.

You can also find helpful FAQs, learn more about student life at Salford or explore all our Music courses.

Continue reading to understand more about this BA (Hons) Music: Creative Technology with Foundation Year course.

You will:

Prepare to progress to our degree programme
Be able to take advantage of the region's world-renowned music scene
Study as an instrumental performer as well as learning creative music technology

This is for you if...

you want to access industry-standard facilities

you want to be part of a diverse and vibrant music department and benefit from performing opportunities in Manchester and beyond

you want to be taught by practicing music technology professionals

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

This courseâ¯isnâtâ¯suitable for international students. If you are an international student and interested in studying a foundation year, please visit our â¯International Foundation Year course page.â¯

APPLICANT PROFILE

As part of your application your must submit a personal statement (up to 4,000 characters) and meet our entry requirements. Within this we would like to know more about why you are interested in this course, what inspires you in the music industry, and what you hope to gain from the Foundation Year.

Once we have received your application, you will be invited to an interview on campus. Ideally, you should have understanding and experience of music technology and music theory.

Once youâve made your application to study with us, weâll contact you and let you know the next steps.

Standard entry requirements

GCSE

English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is required. Maths at grade C/level 4 or above is preferred but not essential.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

A Levels

72 points including Music

T Levels

Pass: D or E in core subject.

UCAS tariff points

72 points

BTEC National Diploma

MPP including Music

Scottish Highers

72 points including Music

Irish Leaving Certificate

72 points including Music

International Baccalaureate

24 points including Music

European Baccalaureate

Pass in Diploma of at least 60% including Music

Access to HE

Pass level 3 QAA approved Access Diploma with 72 points including Music

Alternative entry requirements

Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.

There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

Salford’s music courses produce graduates who excel in their chosen professions. Our graduates have forged careers as signed recording artists, professional performers, studio producers/engineers, live sound engineers and freelance composers/arrangers. Many have become events organisers, promoters and entrepreneurs while others have developed successful careers in music education as teachers, lecturers, senior administrators and educational advisors. Those who continue their studies at a postgraduate level find themselves well-equipped to cope with the academic and technical demands of a higher degree.

A taste of what you could become

Producer

Sound Engineer

Musician

Composer

Promoter

Lecturer

Career Links

We have direct links with professional institutions such the BBC Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra, National Youth Orchestra of Scotland, National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain as well as the ‘Sounds from the Other City’ festival. We have a good working relationship with many venues in the local area including Islington Mill.