Reasons to study Audio Recording Technology at De Montfort University:
- Join one of the top 10 most popular universities in the UK for home and EU students, as rated by UCASFind out why our students sayÊ#IchoseDMU
- 89% graduate employabilityin work or further study within six months of graduation*
- Industry accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support)on behalf of the Association of Professional Recording Services (APRS), the Music Producers Guild (MPG), and the UK Screen Association. This recognised qualification endorses the quality of our teaching
- Work experience placementsyou will have an opportunity to apply for a work experience placement, supported by our Placements Team; in the past, we have placed students with our Creative Technology Studios and Dean Street Studio
- Multi-million pound industry-standard facilitiesour Creative Technology Studios feature a host of video, audio and radio production suites, and two fully equipped recording studios featuring analogue and digital recording systems, and surround sound monitoring
- Award winning student group, Demon Mediagain valuable, industry-relevant experience by contributing to the Demon Media group, including; The Demon magazine, Demon FM radio station, Demon TV and The Demon website
- Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobalwe offer all students the opportunity to take part in a #DMUglobal experience, which can enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons.
You will develop skills in audio mixing and mastering, learn the principles of electronics and acoustics, study the measurement and design of recording and audio production environments and produce sound for digital media, including radio, video, multimedia and online.
You will build an attractive portfolio of skills and develop the ability to pursue careers in areas such as studio recording, audio and post production, sound system installation, management and sound for film and TV.
Graduate Careers
Recent graduates are now pursuing careers as freelance audio engineers, music producers, studio engineers and technical operators and work for companies includingÊBauer Media, Spotify and Future Publishing.