ma music%2C technology and innovation in De montfort university

Designed to meet the needs of contemporary musicians who want to maximise their skills in the sonic arts, the course blends theory and practice to deepen your contextual knowledge, creativity and research skills. The hands-on nature of the programme means that it is also well suited to teachers or arts professionals who want to upskill or broaden their musical horizons. Our creative, research-active staff will support and encourage your work in a lively environment of constructive conversation and debate. You will also have the opportunity to engage with visiting artists and scholars in workshops and guest lectures. Digital music and sound design skills are in high demand for film, TV and radio productions, live theatre and festivals. This MA will prepare you for a range of employment paths in the creative industries, as well as offering further training for those already in work seeking career development opportunities.

A British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject. Applications are welcome from candidates whose primary study or professional practice has been in music technology as well as those who have completed more traditional music programmes in areas such as instrumental composition, musicology and ethnomusicology. Provide a 500-word statement explaining why you want to study the programme, provide a portfolio including a sample of original creative work with sound and a sample of academic written work, applicants will be normally interviewed by the programme leader (or nominee) and one other member of the MTI staff. IELTS score of 6.5 overall is essential.

Composers, Sound designers, Performing and Recording artists

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