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Popular Music Technology

  • FdSc
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Coleg Gwent (Cross Keys)
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
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Course summary

You will learn about all aspects of the music industry from composition to music software application, live recording techniques and live sound management.

You will be taught by experienced professionals, undertake real projects and take part in workshops with visiting artists. Modules in the first year include Recording Studio Engineering, Sound Engineering Fundamentals, Computer Based Audio, Composition with Music Technology, Music Production Skills and a Production Project.

An important element of the second year is a work based placement, enabling you to gain real experience and make valuable industry contacts.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Coleg Gwent (Cross Keys)

Study options

  • FdSc • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
87R3
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Coleg Gwent (Cross Keys)
Campus Code:
G
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
87R3
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Coleg Gwent (Cross Keys)
Campus Code:
G

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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A level
DD

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