University of Surrey

Music and Sound Recording (Tonmeister) BMus (Hons) or BSc (Hons)

University of SurreyStag Hill, United Kingdom

Course overview

Unique in the UK, the Music and Sound Recording (Tonmeister) degree blends rigorous musical study, advanced investigation of audio-engineering and mastery of sound-recording operation and practice. Leading in their field, our graduates boast numerous Oscar, Bafta, Grammy and Emmy wins and nominations.

Key highlights

  • Blends rigorous musical study with advanced audio-engineering investigation
  • Develops mastery of sound-recording operation and practice
  • Described as unique in the UK
  • Graduates have won and been nominated for Oscars, Baftas, Grammys and Emmys

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAA — A-level More info Overall: AAA.Required subjects: Mathematics, Music, and Physics.
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English Language, Mathematics
  • BTEC: D*DD — BTECs More info Overall: D*DD.Required subjects: Please contact us to discuss suitability.

Scholarships

  • International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)

    The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship

    The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).

    Up to £30,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Recording engineer
  • Music producer
  • Audio engineer
  • Sound designer
  • Mastering engineer
  • Post-production sound engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,700 per year

Admission

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