Music, Sound and Technology

Music, sound and technology is a degree that sits at the boundary between creative practice and technical expertise. Modern music production, sound design, audio engineering and interactive media all depend on a sophisticated combination of musical understanding and technical skill, and this degree develops both. You will work with the tools and techniques used by professional practitioners in music production, sound recording, mixing, interactive sound design and composition, while also developing a theoretical understanding of acoustics, signal processing and the wider history and theory of recorded music.

At City St George's, University of London, the three-year full-time programme develops an impressive portfolio of technical and creative skills. You will study music production, audio engineering, sound and interaction design, music composition for film and television, and sound art, gaining proficiency in industry-standard software and hardware alongside a conceptual understanding of how sound works and how it creates meaning in different contexts. The degree includes a sandwich year, a year abroad and a work placement, giving you the opportunity to develop professional experience and international perspectives before graduation.

London's position at the centre of the UK music and media industries is a significant asset for students on this programme. The city is home to recording studios, post-production facilities, interactive media companies, game developers and broadcasters, all of which employ graduates with the combination of creative and technical skills this degree provides.

Graduates work in music production, sound design, audio engineering, post-production, interactive media, game audio, broadcast and film sound, and music technology education. Many develop portfolio careers across several of these areas. Postgraduate study in music technology, audio engineering, sound design or music composition is a natural route for those who want to specialise further.