BA (Hons) Sound Production (Top Up)

Module: 6MU009

Credits: 20

Period: 3

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module explores the fundamental principles of the digital music industry. You will explore areas such as viral marketing, social networking, ethical issues and piracy of online media, creating the opportunity for you to sell and promote your products online in a unique manner.

Module: 6MU010

Credits: 20

Period: 3

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

A final semester module designed specifically to provide learners with an outward facing experience that prepares key employability skills for the the world of work. You are expected to work in teams towards a happening, the only aim here being that you have to make something happen. You are encouraged to think freely about the aims of the project and align aims to their individual needs of professional and personal development. This module aims to encourage the development of skills, knowledge and personal attributes necessary to secure gainful employment in music by being proactive, developmental and creative through engagement with music in a range of professional contexts.The module will foster an enterprising spirit amongst the student body in this last module before graduation, as students come together to focus on Creative Group work which will be demonstrated via a happening.

Module: 6MU004

Credits: 20

Period: 3

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

The module aims to provide you with the opportunity to confront and explore unfamiliar and new musical sounds and concepts, through researching areas of specific interest to you, in film or animation. Your written report will inform the way you assimilate your knowledge and understanding of musical instruments/voices/other media, in combination with your use of computer software in recording/editing/synthesizing, to enable you to create original music for image.

Module: 6MU027

Credits: 40

Period: 3

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

The Professional Project is the culmination of your undergraduate degree course and it will enable you to work independently in an area that excites and interests you. In so doing you will be able to engage with a substantial programme of independent study that enables you to define and explore in some depth, a topic relating to your course or intended future employment, as well as developing advanced skills in managing an extended project. A Project must be completed successfully in order for a student to qualify for an Honours degree.

Module: 6MU018

Credits: 20

Period: 3

Type: Optional

Locations: Walsall Campus

The module aims to foster dialogue on and develop skills in the design and evaluation of musical interfaces. You will see and critique a variety of existing approaches, then develop your own original design in software and/or hardware. This may take the form of a novel digital musical instrument, an interactive sound toy, or a digital interface for music learning/learning more traditional musical skills. Finally, you will make an initial evaluation of your design, and consider possibilities for subsequent deeper evaluation.

Module: 6MU026

Credits: 20

Period: 3

Type: Optional

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module allows you to take your existing knowledge of music production and engineering and apply it to the university recording studios. Working both independently and in teams you will explore research culture and the art and technology surrounding record production. Genre and practitioner-specific research will inform your planning and practice, leading to high-quality studio recordings with clear evaluation and reflection.

The BSc Sound Production (Top-Up) degree prepares you for a career in the music industry through engagement with a range of workshops, lectures and seminars that develop entrepreneurial skills and music production expertise. Experienced staff will encourage and stimulate your interest and passion for the music industry and will help sharpen your employability profile during your studies. As a provider of music education, we are aware of the challenges you face as a learner in the 21st century so this course has been structured in a way that is contemporary, providing flexible study patterns to suit you. You will gain a fascinating insight into the world of music, broadening your horizons for lifelong learning whilst developing a creative and entrepreneurial flare ready to respond to the technological and artistic innovations of the industry.

As part of our strategy to grow and adapt to the pace of the creative arts industry we are constantly adjusting our provision and service to our students. We are, and will continue to invest in facilities that will nurture talent and produce future stars in the creative industries. 2011 will see the opening of our modern performing arts and learning centre, The Performance Hub, which will be the new home for all of our performance courses, and will provide state-of-the-art facilities.

The members of academic staff who lead this course are Dr. Mat Dalgleish & Matt Bellingham

As a graduate of this course you will:

• develop analytical, evaluative and creative skills in music production
• show the attributes of an enterprising professional music producer
• develop knowledge and understanding of the theory, global and cultural context of music production
• be adaptable and flexible producer working at the forefront of changing technologies
• have a working knowledge of digital production software and hardware systems
• be a confident and effective communicator in the music industry.

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full-time £9250 per year 2020-21 Home/EU Part-time £3050 per year# 2020-21 Home Full-time £9250 per year 2021-22 Home Part-time £3100 per year# 2021-22 International Full-time £12250 per year 2020-21 International Full-time £12950 per year 2021-22 International Part-time £6125 per year# 2020-21 International Part-time £6475 per year# 2021-22

Additional Course Costs

Additional Materials - Nil

Additional Field trips - £1000 - All Performing Arts students will have an opportunity to partake in the bi-annual trip to New York, costs vary according to cohort size and programme of events but can be expected to be in the order of £800 - £1,000. There will be opportunities to attend Musicals and Theatre performances in London and across the UK, recent examples: Hair, Kinky Boots, Hamilton, Rent

Additional Events/Performances - £250 - Final performances and productions are by individual design as as such costs in this area are difficult to quantify. Potential spend areas: venue hire; props; costumes; choreographers; sets etc

Further information on these additional costs will be provided prior to the start of your studies

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

Applicants are required to hold 120 credits at Level 4 and 5 (240 credits in total) from either Foundation Degree Sound Production or Foundation Degree Creative Music Production.

• If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
• International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here

Other Requirements

Those meeting the entry requirements may be shortlisted to attend an Interview. Read further information on the audition process here

Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, it is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development. These applicants will be processed through standard procedures, which may involve an interview as part of the process. Please see for further information.

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Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees