Music Technology
Music technology is the discipline that sits at the intersection of music and the technologies used to create, record, manipulate, and distribute sound. It encompasses audio engineering, sound synthesis, digital audio production, music software design, and the acoustic and electronic principles that underpin how sound is captured and reproduced. Sound is central to film, television, games, live events, music production, podcasts, and digital media, and professionals with music technology skills are in demand across all of these sectors and more.
Leeds Beckett University's part-time Music Technology programme allows you to develop these skills and knowledge while managing other commitments, making it accessible to those working in the music or audio industries, pursuing creative projects alongside study, or balancing other personal or professional responsibilities. The programme includes a sandwich element, a year abroad, and a work placement, which are unusual for a part-time programme and demonstrate a strong commitment to professional preparation alongside academic development. These structured experiences give you the opportunity to work in professional audio and music contexts and to encounter the field in a different national and cultural environment, broadening both your technical knowledge and your professional network.
You will study audio production techniques, digital audio workstations, synthesis and sound design, music for media, live sound engineering, acoustics, and the business and industry contexts within which music technology professionals work. Practical project work is central throughout, and you will build a portfolio of productions and technical work that demonstrates your capabilities.
Graduates pursue careers as audio engineers, music producers, sound designers for film and games, live sound technicians, post-production engineers, podcast producers, and music technology educators across studios, broadcasters, games companies, theatres, event companies, and educational organisations. Postgraduate study in music production, audio engineering, or sonic arts is also a well-supported route for those seeking further specialisation.