Creative Music Technology is a distinctive course that focuses on composition and production and explores the extraordinary musical possibilities offered by new technologies. It is ideal for forward thinking and imaginative individuals whose passion is to create exceptional music and forge a unique voice within the arts and creative industries.

• DMU has achieved Gold, the highest ranking possible under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
  Indicating the outstanding learning and teaching on offer at DMU. [ Office for Students, 2017]

• Be part of our international research
  Students have the unique opportunity to take part in events, undertake creative research, work with professional artists and lead workshops as part of an international research project about audience development, focused on sound-based creativity including DIY approaches, and funded by the EU’S Creative Europe Programme
• 90% of our Creative Music Technology graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating
  According to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education ( DLHE) 2016-17 report
  
• Develop your practical skills in our multi-million pound facilities
  Our Creative Technology Studios feature a host of audio and radio production suites, and two fully equipped recording studios; allowing you to explore spatialisation, musical computing, sound recording and video
• Study a flexible, broad-ranging curriculum
  Focused on developing your unique and powerful artistic vision, independence and technical mastery that will set you apart in the music industry upon graduation
• Highly skilled, committed and recognised staff
  Our academic team are at the forefront of music technology innovation, artistic practice, and global research; spanning from the UK, USA, Canada, Holland, France, Germany and beyond
• Benefit from guest lectures from music industry specialists
  Previous guest speakers include Merzbow, Mira Calix, Tim Exile, DJ Sniff, Scanner, Pauline Oliveros, Brian Duffy, GRM, Leafcutter John, Chris Carter (Throbbing Gristle), Keith Rowe and Evan Parker
• Study in a dynamic musical community
  With frequent concerts and workshops, the Dirty Electronics ensemble and university ensembles and student groups; many music technology students also participate – or even launch careers – in the thriving music scene in Leicester
• Participate in international exchanges and boost your global employability
  Offering opportunities for an extraordinary experience studying abroad; partners include Université de Paris (Sorbonne), Université de Montreal, the Royal College of Music, Stockholm, and Ionian University, Corfu
• Become part of an award winning student group, Demon Media
  Gain valuable, industry-relevant experience by contributing to the Demon Media group, including; The Demon magazine, Demon FM radio station, Demon TV and The Demon website
• Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobal
  We offer all students the opportunity to take part in a #DMUglobal experience, which can enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons. Previous #DMUglobal trips have included New York, Berlin, Hong Kong, China, Canada, Japan, South Africa, Russia and Italy to name a few.

Opportunities and careers

The creative industries are a huge economic growth area and digital music and audio are central to contemporary media. Recent graduates are now composers, sound designers, performing and recording artists and session musicians, recording engineers, producers, and audio technicians.

They also work in music management, theatre, radio content and production, television, music retail, music and internet publishing, software development, and music education at all levels. Graduates have found employment with large companies such as the BBC (radio and television), ITV, Sony Music, Sony Computer Entertainment, Warner Music Group, Ableton and Babel Media (Toronto).

Smaller genre based labels have included Ninja Tune and K7, as well as wide range of content and post production companies. Graduates have also worked for prestigious recording studios, including Abbey Road, Great Linford Manor, Townhouse Studios and Metropolis Studios.

They also have a very strong record in entrepreneurship, with success stories in both freelance and new company start ups, in music creation and production, recording, sound design, music for media, music technology equipment supply and technical support, acoustics consultancy and studio design, along with online forms of distribution and sales. Some of our students make waves in the music industry even while they are still on the course.