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University of West London

Masters Degree , Music Technology

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Course Description

Would you like to expand the range of your music technology capabilities and explore new techniques? This Masters in music technology will equip you with a broad range of skills – not only in music technology, but also in related media like video, electronic composition and performance, and software design. Your technical mastery of the latest hardware and software will make you attractive to a wide range of potential employers. 

The University of West London is home to one of the largest audio complexes in Europe, enabling you to learn on some of the best equipment in the industry.   

With the help of our highly experienced staff, who are actively engaged in the music industry, you will cover everything from digital audio interface design to multi-track recording and mixing for surround sound.

You will also create your own personal development plan and learn how to conduct Masters-level research into specific aspects of music production.

Course Content

The course focuses on current topics, from direct-to-stereo and ambient recording through non-linear techniques to the evolving arena of surround-sound mixing and recording. It will also encompass software interface programming and its use within electro-acoustic composition and performance.

There will be plenty of scope for you to experiment and apply what you are learning. The London College of Music (LCM) has more than 20 studios, including 5.1, 3D sound and a dedicated radio studio. In addition you will have access to an extensive range of specialist equipment including vintage outboard, Kyma, 2" tape, an RS8000 modular synthesiser, Ambisonic rigs, CLASP, a classic VCS3 and hi-end plugins.

In the final stages of your course, you will undertake an ambitious, self-managed practical project on a topic of your choice. This is your chance to build on what you have learned and display your full range of abilities.

As part of LCM, you will be able to call on a diverse range of musicians to collaborate, record and network with throughout the course. This facility extends even further, to collaborations with students from media, moving image (video and film), digital animation and games-design backgrounds from across the University. By taking advantage of these opportunities, you can enhance your CV and build your professional network even before you graduate.

You will study in west London, the hub of the UK's music and media industries, at one of the largest audio complexes in Europe. When you graduate from the MA, you will have the technical mastery of the latest hardware and software which will make you attractive to a wide range of employers and competitive in the constantly evolving music industry.

 

Entry Requirements

You should have an honours degree (2:1 or above) in music technology or a related subject from a UK university or equivalent. We may also offer you a place based on substantial industry experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications are considered individually. 

On your application form, highlight the full range of your music technology endeavours, for example:

  • live recording
  • production
  • software programming
  • studio work.

Give as many details as you can in relation to why you would like to study this course, as well as any other relevant activities, for instance: your compositions, performances or industrial experience.

Mature students should highlight previous employment that may positively impact on their application, for example if you have been working in areas of the music industry or even relevant ‘hobbyist’ activities.

After initial application, you will be asked to submit an audio portfolio that best represents the full range of your relevant achievements. Prepare for this in advance, and choose only the best example of each type of work that you have undertaken. Examples might be:

  • 1 x studio production where your role was producer
  • 1 x live recording when you acted as sound engineer 
  • 1 x video clip where you dealt with some part of the audio 
  • 1 x track where you acted as programmer.

Represent your own specific profile. Work in contrasting genres is encouraged for submission. Ensure that you submit an accompanying text that explains your particular role in each project, and highlights areas of which you are particularly proud.

If your application is successful and you are offered a place, accept promptly to secure the place.

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