Sound and music degrees

Music plays a vital role in shaping and reflecting our human experience. It enriches our emotions, contributes to cultural identity, fosters social connections, provides entertainment, communicates stories and makes a huge contribution to the economy.

Whether you are a music creative or an aspiring media professional, we’ll help you gain the relevant knowledge, skillset, and practical experience to make your passion a fulfilling creative career.

At Brighton we offer two sound and music degree courses: an innovative, practice-based electronic music degree, and a theory-based music industry media degree:

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Art and media degree courses

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Why choose music at Brighton

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Specialist equipment and facilities

Students studying digital music have access facilities including surround sound studios, a two-channel sound studios, recording booths synced to sound studios, a dedicated computer suite, electronic mash-up workshop area, multi-channel A-V sound diffusion lab field recording equipment and specialist software.

Vocational and creative

Both sound and music degree courses are excellent preparation for careers in the music industry. You will have opportunities to showcase your work and on the media course you will work on live projects and go on a four-week industry placement.

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Join a vibrant artistic community

As a student in our School of Art and Media you will be part of a large community of creatives studying subjects from design, to fine art, photography to fashion.

What jobs can I do with sound and music degrees?

Here are few examples of the many job opportunities available with a university sound and music degree. The jobs you may be qualified for might depend on your degree modules and your experience.