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    Music technology degrees abroad

    Music technology is an interactive field of study that explores how different technological tools and devices are used to compose, record, and produce music.

    As a music technology student, you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of music technology. As well as fine-tuning your critical listening, creative thinking, and collaboration skills, you’ll get to grips with a range of industry-standard equipment. You’ll put what you’ve learned into practice by producing original music across a variety of genres.

    Studying abroad is an invaluable opportunity to see how musical traditions and trends differ from country to country. Encountering new styles and genres will spark your creativity and transform you into a more versatile and adaptable professional. Immersing yourself in the global music industry will also help prepare you for a successful international career.

    Music technology program structure

    You can study music technology as an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree. Two-year associate degrees provide students with a solid technical and theoretical grounding in the subject. They’re an excellent means of progressing into entry-level employment, an apprenticeship, at-home music production, or further study.

    Studying a bachelor’s degree in music technology over three or four years is the most popular choice among undergraduate students. Programs can be offered as either a BA or BSc. Although what’s covered in these two classifications will be pretty similar, you’ll probably take more mathematics and physics classes on a BSc course.

    Most bachelor’s programs will encourage students to complete an optional 12-month placement after their second year of study. Placements are one of the best ways to gain industry experience and consolidate your knowledge.

    If you’re still hungry to learn more, you can go on to pursue a postgraduate qualification in music technology. Master’s programs can be completed over one or two years, followed by a PhD lasting between four and seven years.

    Your timetable will largely be made up of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and hands-on workshops. Typical assessment methods include practical projects, essays, portfolios, presentations, and performances.

    The precise content of your music technology degree will depend on your university and country of study. However, most programs will cover these fundamentals:

    • Recording and production techniques
    • Creative music technologies
    • Studio theory and practice
    • Creative computing for music and sound
    • The fundamentals of sound
    • Music for media
    • Composition practice
    • Digital audio
    Music technology program structure

    You can study music technology as an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree. Two-year associate degrees provide students with a solid technical and theoretical grounding in the subject. They’re an excellent means of progressing into entry-level employment, an apprenticeship, at-home music production, or further study.

    Studying a bachelor’s degree in music technology over three or four years is the most popular choice among undergraduate students. Programs can be offered as either a BA or BSc. Although what’s covered in these two classifications will be pretty similar, you’ll probably take more mathematics and physics classes on a BSc course.

    Most bachelor’s programs will encourage students to complete an optional 12-month placement after their second year of study. Placements are one of the best ways to gain industry experience and consolidate your knowledge.

    If you’re still hungry to learn more, you can go on to pursue a postgraduate qualification in music technology. Master’s programs can be completed over one or two years, followed by a PhD lasting between four and seven years.

    Your timetable will largely be made up of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and hands-on workshops. Typical assessment methods include practical projects, essays, portfolios, presentations, and performances.

    The precise content of your music technology degree will depend on your university and country of study. However, most programs will cover these fundamentals:

    • Recording and production techniques
    • Creative music technologies
    • Studio theory and practice
    • Creative computing for music and sound
    • The fundamentals of sound
    • Music for media
    • Composition practice
    • Digital audio

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    Music technology study abroad programs

    Music technology undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in music technology

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      Creative Music Technology - BSc (Hons) University of the West of England - UWE Bristol, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,881 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,000 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Music Technology - BSc (Hons) Keele University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      20,632 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,000 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Creative Music Technology (Games and Interactive Media) - BA (Hons) Bath Spa University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      20,529 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,925 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Creative Music Technology - BA (Hons) Falmouth University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      20,632 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,000 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Music Technology - BSc (Hons) University of Portsmouth, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      22,420 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP

      Start date
      September
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    Diploma in music technology

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      Music Technology - UGDip Douglas College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,333 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD

      Start date
      September
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    Pathway in music technology

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      Music Technology (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,993 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP

      Start date
      September, January
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    Music technology graduate programs

    Diploma in music technology

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      Music Technology - PDip Maynooth University, Ireland

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      16,733 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,000 EUR

      Start date
      September
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    Future music technology careers

    With a degree in music technology, you’ll be armed with the knowledge and professional skills needed to work across exciting areas, like film, computer games, education, television, theater, and radio.

    Here are some of the interesting positions secured by music technology graduates:

    • Sound technician
    • Sound engineer
    • Musician
    • Studio manager
    • Composer
    • Sound designer
    • Audio developer
    • Software developer

    Gathering some additional work experience in an area that fits your career ambitions will make you a stand-out candidate for roles across the music industry. Chat to your university’s career advice service about the best ways to find and apply for opportunities.