BSc (Hons) Music and Sound Technology

Practical experience is at the heart of our music technology degree.The course will:give you a critical understanding of key production processes and professional practices and develop your creativitytrain you in live sound which can lead to an exciting career in a variety of settings including theatre, music festivals and radio.It is designed for students who are not necessarily musicians or performers and prefer the challenges of using technology to enable performance.You will:*study in a subject area rated 1st in Wales and 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction, Complete University Guide 2022.complete a professional production of your own and engineer live sound events.develop your skill set through gaining high level technical appreciation and professional skillslearn about operational aspects of music technology including production technologies, audio production, emerging technology, radio production, compositional technology, and live performancemake full use of the university’s facilities including its 24/7 open access recording studio and the Centre for Creative Industrieshave opportunities to enhance your experience through our relationships with local music venuespart of a subject area rated 1st in Wales and 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction, Complete University Guide 2022.part of a subject area rated 1st in the UK for academic support and 1st in Wales for satisfaction with teaching (WGU analysis of unpublished National Student Survery data 2020).24-hour open access to The Wall Recording Studio and guest lectures from leading technology companies and practitioners.Well-equipped computer labs with both Apple and PC based systems loaded with a wide selection of industry related software.Work experience opportunities on regular Glyndwr.tv live sessions (Check out the Glyndwr TV YouTube channel for examples of our students work).All students are encouraged to become members of the professional body, The Audio Engineering Society (separate fees applicable).Small cohort sizes and a friendly, community environment.Every student is offered the opportunity of working on professional sessions that will enhance their CV, ultimately making them more employable.