Kingston University

Music Technology BA (Hons)

Kingston UniversityKingston School of Art, Knights Park

Course overview

Hone your sound in our thriving music scene Your future in music starts here. Kingston School of Art is a thriving hub for makers and performers. You’ll collaborate across disciplines and gain real-world experience in live events and multimedia projects.

Kingston-upon-Thames has a vibrant music scene. Plus, with central London just 30 minutes away, you get the best of both worlds: big city energy and a tight-knit, creative community. Whether you see yourself producing albums, designing sound for film and games, mixing live gigs or innovating with new technologies, this course helps you develop the creative and technical skills the industry is looking for.

Dance, drama and music at Kingston School of Art Develop your technique and learn the skills you need to launch your career. Hear from our staff and students about how they hone their craft.

Key highlights

  • Collaborate across disciplines within a hub for makers and performers
  • Real-world experience in live events and multimedia projects
  • Develop creative and technical skills for producing, mixing and sound design
  • Explore sound design for film and games and new technologies
  • Vibrant local music scene, 30 minutes from central London

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Qualifications needed for 2027: Open UCAS tariff points: 112-128 Any Level 3 qualifications (e.g., A-levels, BTEC Diploma, Access Diploma, IB Diploma, etc.) including Music or a related subject.
  • Additional condition: portfolio — Additional requirements for Music Technology BA (Hons): Open Please submit either a digital audition or music portfolio.
  • Additional condition: audition — Additional requirements for Music Technology BA (Hons): Open Please submit either a digital audition or music portfolio.

Scholarships

  • Family Bursary

    The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • International Success Support Scholarship

    The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £2,500
  • Sanctuary Scholarships

Careers this course leads to

  • Music producer
  • Sound designer (film and games)
  • Live sound engineer
  • Recording and mixing engineer
  • Audio technologist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £19,200 per year

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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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