**Please note this course replaces BA (Hons) Electronic Music for September 2022 intake.**
Become a resourceful producer of electronic music, equipped with the latest techniques and experience in a range of electronic
music production equipment. Create a diverse portfolio of work that will prepare you for the modern collaborative creative
industries, whether you want to produce and release your own or others’ music, perform as a DJ, or create soundtracks for films
and games.
Our BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production will help you produce your music projects to a professional standard, no matter your
current level of experience. You might be a ‘bedroom producer’ needing to broaden your understanding of production
technologies or how to market your work, or an established producer hoping to brush up on particular techniques, such as
finalising projects.
You’ll develop your skills in DAW-based production and studio recording to an advanced level, exploring a diverse range of
materials such as field recordings, music apps, synthesisers, and vocal recordings that you can use to enhance your creative
projects.
Many of your modules will be shared with our other music courses, giving you the chance to collaborate with different students
and develop all-important skills for your professional life, such as teamworking and time management. You’ll also have
opportunities to work with students on our film and computer game degrees, creating soundtracks for their projects.
In year two, you’ll broaden your understanding of the modern music industry by seeking and completing a placement in an area
of your own interest. This will also help you learn to self-evaluate your transferable and employability skills and develop them
further.
Our optional modules will allow you to shape the course for your chosen career. ‘Professional DJ Techniques’ will advance your
understanding of the production techniques and technologies used by modern DJs, as well as the historical and cultural aspects
of performing as a DJ. ‘Synthesis and Sound Design’ will allow you to explore the architectures of different synthesisers and
learn to design your own sounds for use in your music. With teaching by DJ Shadow Child you’ll be right up to date with
innovations in the industry.
You can even opt for a placement year between years 2 and 3 to get ahead in the creative industries.
The UK music industry contributed £5.8 billion to the UK economy in 2019 - up 11% from £5.2 billion in 2018.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1:
Core modules - Electronic Music in Context. Studio Techniques. Electronic Music Composition. Electronic Sound Design.
Year 2:
Core modules -Music Business. Music Industry. Ruskin Module.
Year 3:
Core module:
Music Major Project
Course Details – Assessment Method
You’ll be assessed through a range of methods appropriate to electronic music production, allowing you to demonstrate your
knowledge and understanding of the field. These will include production projects; performance projects; portfolios; written
assignments; analytical tasks; group and individual presentations; social and online media; major and collaborative projects;
critical reflective commentaries (written, audio, or video).
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
WJ39
Institution code:
A60
Campus Name:
Cambridge Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
96 UCAS Tariff points from minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), preferably to include Music, Music Technology or a related subject.
UCAS Tariff points from minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), preferably to include Music, Music Technology or a related subject.
UCAS Tariff Points accepted.
2020 Entry requirements are under review for the next cycle and have been published using the current cycle information. Please check back when apply opens for the exact requirements.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
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