Program Overview

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Music and Music Technology BA

Overview

The Music and Music Technology BA program at the University of Nottingham is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in music, combining theoretical and practical skills. The program covers a wide range of topics, including music history, theory, composition, performance, and music technology.

Entry Requirements

• Qualification: BA Hons
• Entry Requirements: BBB
• Start Date: September 2025
• UCAS code: W370
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Fees: £9,535

Course Information

The program is divided into three years, with each year consisting of a combination of mandatory and optional modules.

Year One

• Elements of Music 1
• Elements of Music 2
• Aesthetics of Electronic and Computer Music
• Applied Digital Musicianship
• Repertoire Studies 1: Music Before the 20th Century
• Repertoire Studies 2: 20th-Century Music
• Global Music Studies
• Performance 1
• Skills in Composition
• Ensemble Performance

Year Two

• Digital Composition
• Sound Design and Synthesis
• Performance 2
• Conducting
• Contemporary Approaches to Music Education
• Composing for Words, Theatre and Moving Image
• Jazz: Origins and Styles
• Music and War
• Film Music
• The Broadway Musical
• Creative Orchestration
• Music in Asia
• Employing the Arts
• Arts Work Placement Module
• The Hollywood Musical
• The Social Life of Scores
• Aesthetics of Music
• Understanding 18th Century Music
• Music and Society in Tudor England

Year Three

• Recording Studio Practice
• Music Production
• Performance 3
• Portfolio of Compositions
• Dissertation or Editorial/Analytical Project
• Music and Mixed Reality
• The Hollywood Musical
• The Social Life of Scores
• Aesthetics of Music
• Contemporary Approaches to Music Education
• Composing for Words, Theatre and Moving Image
• Jazz: Origins and Styles
• Music and War
• Film Music
• The Broadway Musical
• Understanding 18th Century Music
• Creative Orchestration
• Music and Society in Tudor England
• Music in Asia

Facilities

The program is supported by state-of-the-art facilities, including purpose-built spaces for composition, rehearsal, performance, recording, and experimentation.

Opportunities to Perform

Students have numerous opportunities to perform, including:

• Student ensembles
• On-course collaboration
• University-wide orchestra and choir
• The city's dynamic music scene

Your Department

The Department of Music is a vibrant and supportive community, with a strong focus on collaboration and creativity.

Why Choose This Course?

• An all-round education, combining practical skills with academic understanding
• Collaborate with fellow students and industry professionals
• Professional work experience and networking opportunities
• Career development and support
• Lakeside Arts, an on-campus venue for concerts, plays, and other performances
• Opportunities created through the BBC Concert Orchestra partnership

Language Study

Students may choose to study a language as part of their degree, with options including French, German, Italian, Spanish, and many others.

Assessment

Assessment methods include:

• Essays
• Exams
• Recital performances
• Composition portfolio
• Sound recordings
• Conducting performances

Contact Time and Study Hours

The minimum scheduled contact time is:

• Year one: at least 12 hours
• Year two: at least 10 hours
• Year three: at least 8 hours

Careers Overview

Graduates of the Music and Music Technology BA program have gone on to successful careers in a wide range of fields, including:

• Music industry
• Education
• Business
• Arts administration
• Media and broadcasting

Job Prospects

• Average starting salary: £23,974
• 78.8% of graduates in work or further study within 15 months of graduation

Help and Support

The University of Nottingham offers a range of support services, including:

• Academic support
• Careers advice
• Health and wellbeing services
• Student services

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