Introduction
Discover how sound works and how technology can help you to master it with our industry-accredited Audio & Music Technology degree.
With our BSc (Hons) Audio & Music Technology degree, you’ll integrate theories of sound into your audio projects, as you build a portfolio for a future career in the creative industries, including live sound, gaming, broadcast and film.
Under the guidance of experienced academic staff and industry-active practitioners, you will spend time developing a broad, balanced skill set, acquiring proficiencies in the design, integration, and operation of the technologies and techniques that will underpin your future career.
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Our Audio and Music Technology course is accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support). The JAMES trained assessors and the accreditation panel members are working professionals with the experience and knowledge to evaluate the industrial relevance of a course.
Make the most of Cambridge’s diverse music scene with our links to local networks such as Cambridge Arts Network and Cambridge Live – from classical music to UK rap or even film and computer game soundtrack, there are plenty of opportunities to explore your style.
Take advantage of an optional work placement between years two and three, plus internships with our industry partners and practitioners. Opportunities like these provide great experience to include on your CV plus a fantastic opportunity to make those essential industry contacts.
Spend time working in climate-controlled recording studios and audio/video production facilities with support from our dedicated technical team. Develop your music and experiment with different styles and techniques as you immerse yourself in our industrious and collaborative student community, and join our award-winning Audio Music Technology Society and gain access to work experience at professional venues.
Take your music making interests to the next level.
Outstanding facilities
As part of your Audio & Music Technology studies at ARU, you’ll have access to specialist facilities including:
- five state-of-the-art, climate-controlled recording studios that encompass the demands and variety of modern audio workflows
- industry-standard software including Pro-tools, Logic and Ableton Live
- professional analogue audio mixing consoles and processing equipment from leading audio brands such as Audient, Warm Audio, Avalon, Universal Audio, Solid State Logic (SSL) and PMC
- a fully equipped podcast studio with live multi-camera recording
- a large acoustically treated critical listening room and AV lab containing 20 Apple Mac audio workstations
- an impressive selection of professional microphones with overnight loans available for microphones and portable recording devices
- rehearsal rooms, six pianos and a spacious recital hall.
Exciting opportunities
During your Audio and Music Technology studies, you’ll be able to take advantage of:
- links with local networks such as Cambridge Arts Network and Cambridge Live
- a diverse music scene in Cambridge ranging from classical to UK rap
- an optional placement year where you can put your learning into practice, gain valuable experience and make useful contacts.
Take a closer look
Our Creative Showcase shines a spotlight on what makes ARU creative and cultural – our spaces, places and people. Find out more about our community, the difference we make, the stories we tell, and the things that inspire us.
Meanwhile, Present is an exhibition that you curate for yourself. Explore the work of our graduating students in this eye-catching virtual degree show.
Careers
Our Audio & Music Technology course focuses heavily on the science and technology that underpins the subject area – the aim being that you'll have a wide range of career paths open to you once you graduate.
We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.
Many of past students now enjoy successful careers in the music industry and beyond – from recording and mix engineers and acoustic consultants through to lecturers and technicians, the choice is yours.
Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us, of course. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our renowned MA Music Therapy. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
Entry requirements
Standard entry requirements
Main
- 96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels (or equivalent).
- 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
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