BA (Hons)Music and Sound Production
Study location | United Kingdom, Birmingham |
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Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 3 years |
Study language | English |
Awards | BA (Hons) |
Course code | W374 |
Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) |
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Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Successful completion of a BIMM admissions assessment. |
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Overview
How music is recorded, mixed and mastered is as integral to the creative process as composition and performance.
Our BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production course gives you the chance to create music and sound in a variety of contexts. It fundamentally allows you to pursue a fulfilling career in a range of music industry roles.
The course will provide you with everything you need to bring your technical knowledge and creativity to live and studio settings. You’ll also know the fundamentals required to work with artists.
During the course, you will undertake hands-on learning in our high-tech facilities and have direct access to cutting-edge equipment and software. World-class industry lecturers who know the ins and outs of the creative process will be with you every step of the way, offering direction and support.
Through the core modules, you’ll focus on primary areas such as audio fundamentals, music production in context, practical studio engineering and software skills, application of acoustic theory and approaches to answering professional briefs. Alongside developing your technical knowledge, you’ll broaden your general knowledge of the industry, helping you to identify your place within it.
You’ll build the necessary skills and understanding you need to become a successful music producer, with a sustainable career in the music industry.
You will also have the opportunity to choose modules. These optional modules will help you to focus your studies and create the career route that’s right for you. The options you choose can help you forge a successful career in a range of music-based industries. These include the recording industry, the live music industry, the film and TV industry, the audio postproduction industry and education industry.
Career opportunities
Graduates can progress directly to employment in the music industry in roles such as a Producer, Sound Engineer, Programmer, Front of House Engineer, Monitor Engineer, Drum Technician, Guitar Technician, Backline Technician, Roadie, Sound Designer, Foley Artist, or Location Sound Recordist.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.