This degree enables you to explore the nature of current sound and music technologies, using the latest digital audio hardware, software and programming packages. You will investigate topics such as sampling, sequencing, sound editing, recording, digital signal processing, MIDI protocols, MAX programming and internet audio, ensuring that you will be equipped with the knowledge and hands-on experience expected of today's professionals.

The development of technical expertise is central to the philosophy of the courses and the role of the technologist sits between those of the hardware software engineer and the creative artist. In one direction this allows the delivery of effective systems for users, and in the other, aids artists in the realisation of creative works.

You will study the electronic principles underlying hardware devices, and the programming techniques for software development. In order to appreciate the wider creative applications of the technologies, you will also have the opportunity to explore your own creative work through song writing and other compositional tasks, which will further develop your understanding of key skills in music, such as notation.

If you opt for the BSc Honours Sound Design Technology, you will investigate the production, development and applications of sound design technology. You will experiment with a variety of specific hardware/software and will gain an appreciation of the applications of sound and audio technology. Furthermore, you will investigate sound effects and manipulation, as well as industry-standard media applications.