DkIT’s taught Masters programme in Music Technology is designed for graduates seeking to combine technological competence with musical creativity. The influence and impact of computing and digital technologies on sound and music is everywhere to be seen. This programme is a response to the increasing demand from Artists, Scientists, Educationalists, and the wider music industry, and digital media sector, for courses which bridge the traditionally perceived Arts-Science divide to produce graduates conversant in both new technologies and their creative and educational application.
Comprising taught and research components, the programme is modular and structured over three semesters. The taught component of the programme (Semesters 1 and 2) consists of five mandatory modules in each semester.
Important features of the Masters programme are the balancing of theory and practice, and technological competence and musical creativity. At the core of the programme is hands-on training at computer music workstations where students are exposed to computer-based musical composition, sound synthesis and manipulation, programming and development, and music production.
The Department’s Music Technology Centre is a state-of-the-art teaching, learning and research environment dedicated to the musical applications of technology. It comprises fully-equipped and networked music labs, a recording studio, and a multichannel room.
Graduates will have career opportunities in the digital media sector, the recording industry, multimedia development, internet/web music and audio, sound design, audio R&D, music education, radio and television, composition and arranging, music production, music software design, music therapy clinics and music instrument technology.
This programme is designed for anyone who wishes to develop their research into Music Technology. Applicants should fulfil the standard Level 9 entry requirements for entry to a programme in DkIT. They should have a knowledge of the production of audio and a passion for music technology is also necessary, or hold a Level 7 or 8 qualification in the area. Applicants will be required to submit an approved portfolio of relevant digital audio/visual work. Graduates of other creative disciplines will be assessed for entry through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process on a case by case basis. Candidates will be interviewed where deemed appropriate.
Second class honours degree in Music/Multimedia or Computing/Engineering/Science (in certain circumstances - e.g. where technological and/or musical competencies are particularly strong - degrees in other disciplines may also be accepted).
Acceptance for the programme is based on a combination of musical ability, technological capacity and academic record. These competencies are assessed from the completed application form (and accompanying portfolio of creative work if included) submitted by the applicant and from a subsequent interview. Shortlisting of applicants for interview, based on the submitted application form and portfolio, may take place.
For Mature applicants (over the age of 23 at the time of application) relevant industry or related experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. As part of the selection process, all shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a selection interview.
| Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.5 |
The Duolingo English Test will be accepted as an English language Proficiency Certificate.
Please write to us at info@unihelpline.com or call us at UAE: +971 50 586 3293 I India +91 755 895 1509 l UK +44 7435 456580