BA Music Production
Entry requirements
The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in industry. 104 UCAS tariff points which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications: A Levels at Grade C or above (preferred subjects include: Music, Music Technology, Art and Design, English, Media, Business, or other subjects within Social Sciences Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) Distinction, Merit, Merit in BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Art and Design; Media, Music and Performing Arts) Merit in UAL Extended Diploma 104 tariff points in Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subjects: Music Technology, Creative Music Technology, Music Technology and Production, Music, Live Sound and Music Events, Media) OR equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C).
About this course
BA (Hons) in Music. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a Final Major Project in the final year and have the option to undertake an industry placement year between years two and three.
Modules
- Introduction to Music Production
- Audio Principles for Music Production
- Composition Skills for Music Producers
- Music Industries
- Creative Mixing Techniques
- Creative Audio Programming
- Music Cultures
- Audio Principles for Live Sound
- Specialist Elective
- Music in the Marketplace
- Aesthetics of Music Production
- Creative Industry Project
- Innovations in Music Production
- Research Skills for Music Producers
- Final Major Project
- Professional Practice Portfolio
- Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) (Optional)
- Diploma in Creative Computing (Optional)
- Diploma in Storytelling (Optional)