BA (Hons) Music: Creative Music Technology with Foundation Year
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom
Course overview
The foundation year of this four-year programme aims to provide you with an understanding of the subject to allow you to progress on to the BA (Hons) Music: Creative Music Technology course.
Key highlights
- Foundation year builds subject understanding before full degree study
- Guaranteed progression route onto the creative music technology degree
- On-campus interview lets applicants discuss their musical interests
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: interview — Once we have received your application, you will be invited to an interview on campus.
- GCSE: C — to include English Language
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — UCAS tariff points 72 points.
- T-level: Pass — T Levels Pass: D or E in core subject.
- BTEC: MPP — BTEC National Diploma; preferably including Music
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 72 — 72 points, preferably including Music
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — preferably including Music E
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass level 3 QAA approved Access Diploma with 72 points, preferably including Music Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES) We welcome applications from studen
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Music producer
- Sound engineer
- Recording studio technician
- Composer for media
- Live sound engineer
- Audio software developer
Cost of study
UK/Home: See latest UK/home undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding | International: See latest international undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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