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BA Music and Sound Design

Manchester Metropolitan University

Institution
Manchester Metropolitan University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Music and Sound Design
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
WMS1
Typical offer
A-level BCC, IB 26, UCAS 104

Entry requirements

A level: BCC IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English

About this course

BA (Hons) in Music, blending creative composition with technical sound production. Core topics include research methods, critical and analytical thinking, ethics and professional practice, and design and creative practice. The programme offers an optional foundation year. A final-year independent project is showcased at a degree show alongside work from students in games design, filmmaking, animation, and multimedia production.

Modules

  • Audio Production
  • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
  • Sound Design
  • Creative Strategies in Music and Sound
  • Fundamentals of Composition
  • Studio Engineering and Production
  • Speculative Futures
  • Game Audio
  • Music and Sound for Film
  • Applied Research
  • Generative Music and Sound Design
  • Independent Project
  • Industry Practice