University of Salford

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

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