Music Production BSc (Hons)

You will study modules such as:

At this stage, you’ll build a solid foundation for your future studies, learning the basics of music production and creative technologies while gaining a contextual overview. You'll learn to love your subject and will be encouraged to take risks through experimentation and process-based learning. You'll embrace positive failure and the formative feedback provided by your tutors will facilitate your transition into creative higher education.

• Art and Science of Recording
• Sound Design for Electronic Music
• Creative Technology Exploration
• Music: Institutions, Industries and Audiences

This stage focuses on advancing your individual strengths and understanding of music production tools, techniques and 3D spatial audio systems. You’ll identify your career aspirations and will have the opportunity to undertake professional work experience. You’ll also explore the commercial context of music, develop awareness of the commercial environment, and learn how best to promote your music to your audience.

• Studio Production Techniques
• VR Sound and Music Perception
• DIY Sonic Systems
• Industry: Research and Practice

If you want to gain more substantial work experience, you can take an optional work placement between stages two and three to apply your academic knowledge in a work environment. During the placement, you'll study an additional qualification, the Diploma in Professional Practice which features modules such as:

• Applied Professional Practice
• Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice

As the culmination of your studies the final year is comprised of your own independent projects and portfolio development. You’ll develop a personal voice and distinctive practice by extending your accumulated knowledge and creative ideas, allowing you to pursue your ambitions within your chosen field. You’ll also exercise your own judgment and manage your own scholarship, and plan for next steps including employment and/or further study.

• Production Portfolio
• Creative Technology Project
• Research Project