Course Summary
The BA in Audio Computing is a response to the growing industry demand for graduates with music and audio programming skills and a solid understanding of sound synthesis and audio processing techniques.
The primary aims of this programme are to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the digital representation of sound and music and the programming skills to design and develop a diverse range of audio and music applications. Important areas of focus include the representation, processing, querying, analysis, synthesis and generation of music and audio data in all its forms.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
* Time abroad utilising this language
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Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a
period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your
language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible
for this course.
Entry Requirements
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Career Progression
Those who complete this programme will be prepared for careers in areas such as:
- Audio and Music programming and software development
- Audio Plugin Creation
- Scripting
- Audio and Music archives and retrieval systems
- Audio and music solutions involving programming
- Web design and development (especially music/audio features)
- Synthesis
- Audio DSP Programming
- Project Development
Further Research
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