Overview

Would you like to get practical, theoretical and creative experience in recording and production, digital music systems and software, sound design and composition for film and video gaming?

You'll plan and produce a personal project, and we'll provide the expertise and support so you can develop your professional practice.

When you graduate from the Music Technology degree course from the University of Portsmouth , you'll have all the tools you need for a career in the creative and media industries.

Careers and opportunities

You'll develop the skills needed for a successful career in creative and media industries. This could include:

Interactive technologies

Virtual reality

3D technologies

Games production and development

Electroacoustic composition

Software application development

Sound design

Sound editing

Opportunities also exist in the fields of education and health and business, where audio specialists are involved in the development of audio systems, software and interfaces, installation and monitoring, and contextual acoustic research.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional, Academic and Research Development

Project Context and Definition

Project Design and Development

Project Evaluation and Resolution

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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More details

There's no deadline for applications to this course. We accept applications right up until the start date in September, as long as there are places available.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Composition View 48 other Masters in Music Composition in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject or a master's degree in an appropriate subject.
If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, you’ll need to show you meet the UK entry requirements listed above.
An online portfolio submission may be required as part of the selection process.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18600 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9700 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK students: Part time: £4,850 per year
International students: Part time: £9,300 per year

Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Careers and opportunities

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Portsmouth

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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