Bachelor of Science - Digital Music Technology (Honours)

The digital music industries make a significant contribution to the world economy and will always need qualified graduates possessing the right mix of scientific, technical and creative skills. Digital Music Technology will give you the foundation you need for a career in digital music, from digital content specialist to sound designer. (This course was formerly named Music Technology BSc)

This course will give you a thorough understanding of the science and technological skills which underpin the music and audio industries.

You’ll learn about the intricacies behind modern, technology-driven music, from digital signal processing techniques to advances in artificial intelligence. There is a strong emphasis on the application of knowledge, leading to practical and marketable skills for a variety of careers, from music programming to sound design. You’ll also be able to collaborate with students from other music programmes to record, mix and master in our suite of comprehensively equipped studios, while learning about the important underlying electronic and computing technologies.

With optional modules in the final year, you can further develop your specific interests and tailor your degree to your intended career path.

Reasons to study Digital Music Technology (formerly Music Technology) at De Montfort University:

• DMU has achieved Gold, the highest ranking possible under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF): Indicating the outstanding learning and teaching on offer at DMU. [ Office for Students, 2017]
• 100% of our Music Technology graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating: According to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education ( DLHE) 2016-17 report
• Multi-million pound specialist facilities: Our Creative Technology Studios feature a host of audio and radio production suites, and two fully equipped recording studios; allowing you to explore spatialisation, musical computing, sound recording and video
• Work placement opportunities: You will have an opportunity to apply for a work experience placement, supported by our Placements Team; in the past, we have placed students with our Creative Technology Studios and Lionhead Studios
• Award winning student group, Demon Media: Gain valuable, industry-relevant experience by contributing to the Demon Media group, which includes The Demon magazine, Demon FM radio station, Demon TV and The Demon website
• Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobal: We offer all students the opportunity to take part in a #DMUglobal experience, which can enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons. Previous #DMUglobal trips have included New York, Berlin, Hong Kong, China, Canada, Japan, South Africa, Russia and Italy to name a few.

• Minimum Level of Education Required: 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
• Min GPA: 60.0%
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
  • Min TOEFL iBT: 60 (Min Listening: 7.0, Min Reading: 8.0, Min Speaking: 16.0, Min Writing: 18.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5)
  • Min PTE overall: 50
  Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
  For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:
  • Min TOEFL iBT: 32 (Min Listening: 2, Min Reading: 2, Min Speaking: 11, Min Writing: 11)
  • Min IELTS overall: 4.5 (Min Listening: 4, Min Reading: 4, Min Speaking: 4, Min Writing: 4)
  • Min PTE overall: 29