Illuminated mixing desk in a recording studio

Music technology and audio production

Music technology and audio production

Develop the theoretical knowledge, technical skills and creative abilities you need for a career in music technology, sound engineering or audio production.

At the University of West London, we offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate music production courses, with an extensive studio complex, experienced teaching staff and opportunities to collaborate with other students at the London College of Music.

Browse our music technology courses below or learn more about our fantastic facilities.

A student working at an LCM recording sound desk

Music technology and audio production undergraduate courses

Music technology and audio production postgraduate courses

Course videos

BA (Hons) Music Technology

Our music technology courses are built on two decades of development and experience. As a student on this course, you will have access to one of the largest audio complexes in Europe and learn from highly experienced tutors.

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  • Why study music technology or audio production at the University of West London?

    A sound engineer

    Our music technology courses are run by the London College of Music. Founded in 1887, the London College of Music (LCM) offers ground-breaking courses that are vocationally and creatively focused, drawing on the expertise of our own renowned staff along with an inspiring programme of events, workshops and master classes from visiting practitioners.

    We have one of the largest studio complexes in Europe, with 27 fully-equipped studios across our West London campus. The College also has ‘All-Steinway school’ status, so you will be recording performers who are playing the best pianos in the world. You’ll have the chance to work with your fellow students – musicians working in a range of genres, benefiting from being based at one of the leading music and performing arts institutions in the UK.

    Our sound engineering courses are run by the School of Computing and Engineering. BSc (Hons) Applied Sound Engineering is one of only eight sound engineering courses in the UK accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) with Full Incorporated Engineering status (IEng). 

  • What can I do with a sound engineering or audio production degree?

    A recording setup at a live event

    Our priority at the University of West London is to help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to pursue your career aspirations. We are proud to be The Career University. By giving you access to industry standard studios and equipment, insights from visiting practitioners, and our own inspiring team of lecturers, we are working to ensure you’ll be ready for a career in studio recording/engineering, live sound, audio-post production, consultancy or related areas.

    What you can do after your music course will depend in part on your exact course of study, so take a look at the relevant page(s) above to find out more. From music technology jobs to audio production jobs, there are a variety of career paths to choose from. 

    As a student at the University of West London you will be entitled to lifelong support from our careers service.

  • What do I need to study music technology, sound engineering or audio production?

    Sound recording and audio engineering

    Each of our music technology courses has its own entry requirements, so browse to the relevant course above to find out exactly what you’ll need to make a successful application.

    If you do not quite have the subjects or grades at level 3 to apply for your course, you may be interested in one of our foundation-year degrees. These four-year degrees include an extra year to help you prepare for undergraduate study.

Facilities

Facilities

Tour of the music studios

Join Dr Dan Pratt and Ben Bushell for a tour of the studios where you could find yourself, if you choose the London College of Music for your music performance and management course.

An array of synthesisers on display in the Townshend Studio at the University of West London

The Townshend Studio

The Townshend Studio is a creative space for learning, collaboration, experimentation and play.

The studio is a collection of instruments used by Pete Townshend, co-founder of The Who and Ealing School of Art (now UWL) alumnus, who described his time at the School as “a revelation”. The collection is comprised of 12 principal synthesisers, plus many other instruments which have been used by Pete throughout his career.

The Townshend Studio
The Media Resource Centre at the University of West London

Media Resource Centre

At our Media Resource Centre (used by all subject areas) you'll find extensive portable audio recording systems, including up to 24 track digital HD recording and portable Focusrite RedNet systems.

There is also video-camera and accessory support, including LED and tungsten lighting systems, track and dolly systems and stedi-cam rigs.

A music performance room at the University of West London

Music performance rooms

All music performance rooms feature drums and backline plus PA support.

  • Drums by Roland and Pearl.
  • Backline by Marshall, Orange, Line 6, Fender and Gallien-Kruger
  • Stage pianos by Korg and Roland
  • Synths by Roland and Kurzwiel
  • PA by Yamaha, ABT and Nexo.
A 1:1 teaching pod at LCM

One-to-one teaching pods

We have five acoustically isolated teaching pods featuring Roland and Korg digital pianos and mirrors to facilitate one-to-one teaching in voice.

Lawrence Hall, a black box theatre at the University of West London

Performance spaces

Our flexible, professionally-equipped performance spaces include Lawrence Hall, a 200-seat black box studio theatre, and Vestry Hall, a classical music performance space featuring a Steinway B Concert Grand piano, concert tuned percussion and seating for up to 150 

A production studio at the London College of Music

Production studios

We have four black box production rooms featuring performance dance floors, ballet barres, wall mirrors and ¾ drapes. All rooms have PA and AV support in all rooms. The digital stage pianos are by Roland.

A Steinway piano in a basement practice room at LCM

Basement practice rooms

  • 12 instrumental practice rooms with Steinway pianos.
  • Three percussion practice and teaching rooms.
  • Percussion rooms feature Pearl kits with recording and playback systems.

ARTSFEST

Someone operating a sound desk during a dress rehearsal

Find out more about the work our students produce and view some of their recent work by visiting our Music Technology ARTSFEST page.

Where this course can take you

Two engineers at a sound desk whilst watching a man playing a piano on a monitor

Job roles

A music technology degree will prepare you for a wide range of music industry jobs and careers including:

  • record producer
  • audio post-production
  • sound for games 
  • audio/live engineer
  • A&R manager.

Recent UWL music technology graduates have gone on to work in fields such as:

  • music and songwriting
  • composing
  • studio engineering
  • music producing
  • live sound engineering
  • broadcasting.