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‘ I enjoyed working with my friends – my course was very practical based and meant constantly working in groups . In my final year , we devised a piece of children ' s theatre and performed it to 60 primary school children – this was my absolute favourite part of the course . ’
Amelia Parr BA ( Hons ) Musical Theatre
Find out more about BA ( Hons ) Musical Theatre below .
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BSc ( Hons ) Music Technology
UCAS code W370
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB – BBC . BTEC : DDM – DMM . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 112 – 128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent . A relevant qualification or experience in music / sound is required . Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio .
Exit awards You can choose to study specific modules and graduate with one of the following exit awards :
● BSc ( Hons ) Music Technology ( Recording and Production )
● BSc ( Hons ) Music Technology ( Composition )
● BSc ( Hons ) Music Technology ( Computing )
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What ' s this course about ?
Lay the groundwork for a rewarding career in the music industry as a creative or technical producer . Learn how to engineer and produce music and sound using professional studio hardware and software , experiment with innovative practices and emerging technologies and develop transferable skills that can be applied beyond your degree . In years 2 and 3 , you ’ ll specialise in a specific area of Music Technology by choosing specific modules and graduate with an exit award that reflects your specialism .
Example placements
● Hot Vox Ltd
● Blackhill Studios
● Mayfield Studios
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Example topics
● Studio theory and practice
● Creative music technology
● Recording and production techniques
● Sound design and music for games
● Music and sound synthesis
● Professional studio practice
Course highlights
● Familiarise yourself with industry-level studio equipment – including a 7.1 Genelec surround sound studio and Oakley Modular synthesisers
● Create live installations and performances using sensors and alternative controllers
● Develop original software tools for music and sound
● Earn Avid Pro Tools and Audiokinetic Wwise-110 certifications
● Gain valuable industry experience by taking an optional placement
● Display your work at our annual Graduate Show
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‘ I chose the course at Portsmouth because of the amount of options you can take . I am able to choose options that suit what I want to study and that help me towards a career I want . ’
Lily Drennan
Future opportunities
Music technology is a continually developing field that ’ s fundamental to many areas of the creative industries . The experience you get on this course means you ' ll be ready to use the latest technology and equipment available to employers . You can also continue your studies at postgraduate level .
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BA ( Hons ) Musical Theatre
UCAS code 2B69
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : BBB – BBC . BTEC : DDM – DMM . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 112 – 120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent . Applicants will be invited to a workshop . Applicants without relevant qualifications will be requested to provide a portfolio to support their application .
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What ' s this course about ?
Develop vital stagecraft skills in movement , voice , acting and devising , and explore contemporary approaches to music and theatre . Immerse yourself in all forms of practice , create new musicals , stage full productions and produce a professional showreel for use in the industry . Examine musical theatre ' s significance in popular culture and society , exploring themes such as the representation of race , gender and politics on the local and global stage , and gain vital transferable skills for all kinds of career opportunities after you graduate .
Example placements
● New Theatre Royal , Portsmouth
● Disneyland Paris
● Rock Challenge , stage and production crew
Example topics
● Musical theatre laboratory
● Voice and the actor
● Movement for performance
● Forming a company
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● Alternative theatres
● Applied theatre for young audiences
Course highlights
● Enhance your creative collaboration by working alongside peers and new writers to create shows
● Develop a showreel to perform in front of agents , producers and casting directors
● Develop career-enhancing skills in mixed and multimedia arts , including live and virtual practices
● Gain valuable industry experience by taking an optional placement
● Take advantage of pioneering research by studying at the home of Studies in Musical Theatre – the UK ’ s only international academic journal dedicated to musical theatre
● Attend guest lectures from leading actors , producers and authors – past guests include Sheila Hancock , Randy Adams , Lyn Darnley and Ken Cerniglia .
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‘ This course has allowed me to gain confidence in so many areas that I didn ’ t realise were possible . The ability to work on my performance elements combined with working on theory creates a great blend . ’
Cerys Coppins
Overall student satisfaction 90 %
National Student Survey 2021
Future opportunities
You ' ll have skills in production , technical theatre , stage management , directing , choreography and other creative fields that can be applied to a variety of careers within and outside the theatre industry . You can also start your own company , pursue a postgraduate degree and engage in research .
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