Music Technology and ProductionBSc (Hons)

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

• a minimum of three A levels at grades BBC or equivalent (DMM at BTEC) including relevant music or music technology subjects
• GCSE English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

If you don't have traditional qualifications or can't meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing our Music Technology and Production (including foundation year) BSc (Hons).

We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Formal qualifications are not always necessary since life and work experience can be considered. In such cases, we ask for a CV and supporting letter.

Suitable applicants living in the UK will be invited to a portfolio interview. Applicants living outside the UK will be required to submit a portfolio of works digitally.

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Tier 4 student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

You will be assessed through a variety of coursework and in-class assignments.

For Music Technology and Production these include practical music production and audio projects with final reflections of these projects. They will also include video essays, presentations, technical reports, case studies and research projects. The final project gives students and opportunity to work towards a major piece of music production.

This course will provide you with critical, creative and technical expertise, opening up a wide range of career paths in music and creative industries. These include employment and self-employment opportunities in music production, sound recording, sound engineering, sound design, game audio, audio plugin design, and broadcast media. 

Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity to build your network in both the music and creative industries, through working on live and collaborative projects. Being based in London, also provides access to the largest music community in Europe, as well as the home of creative industries including film, TV, games and live events.  

Graduates of the course could go on to become music producers, live sound and studio engineers, sound designers, working in post-production, sound or music for film, video editing, sound and music for games. Graduates also progress to postgraduate study and research including masters and PhDs.

We currently have three locations in Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. As we evolve as a University, we'll be reviewing the use of these spaces to ensure all our students have access to the facilities and study areas they need to succeed. This means the campus where this course is taught may change over time.

The experience of our students will always be our top priority and we'll notify applicants and students of any changes to their teaching location at the earliest opportunity.

If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.