BSc (Hons) Music and Sound Recording (Tonmeister) with professional training year in Guildford United Kingdom | University of Surrey

Our distinguished program stands out as the only one of its kind in the UK. We combine intensive music education, in-depth exploration of audio engineering, and comprehensive training in sound recording techniques. The BMus/BSc Music and Sound Recording (Tonmeister) program is designed for outstanding students passionate about both technology and music. You'll acquire diverse experience, practical expertise, and essential problem-solving abilities that equip you for success across the professional audio sector. Alumni have pursued remarkable careers spanning hardware development, film scoring, video game audio engineering, hit songwriting and production, broadcast facility design, and live event sound mixing - including major festivals like Glastonbury. Our acclaimed Professional Training placements give students real-world industry experience.

The technical curriculum explores the engineering foundations behind contemporary audio capture and playback systems. You'll study acoustics, electroacoustic principles, electronic systems, digital audio workstations, sound synthesis, and signal processing. Hands-on training develops your recording skills and critical listening abilities. You'll put theory into practice by capturing performances across various musical genres. The musical studies enhance your analytical capabilities while offering specialized training in creative pursuits like instrumental performance and musical composition.