Gain the knowledge and the practical and creative skills you'll need to succeed in the music industry with our multi-disciplinary degree in Music Production.
This course is perfect for anyone looking to work as a music producer. It will also prepare you for a career in radio, TV, film, games and theatre.
You will learn to compose, record, mix and master music for commercial release. Developing the creative processes involved in songwriting, you will also cover the technical skills essential for working in professional studio environments.
You will have access to our five fully equipped recording studios, all with surround sound and consoles from SSL, Avid, Audient and Toft. We also have a 60-seater Mac music technology centre incorporating Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools and Native Instruments Komplete.
Throughout the course, you will be guided by lecturers who work as songwriters, producers and live performers. There will also be talks and masterclasses from guest speakers.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Music Production
We have work placement links with companies and organisations including:
• Yellowfish Studios
• Dovetail Games
• Clair Global
• SFL
• London Symphony Orchestra
• Whitby Studios
• Carlisle Leisure
• The Lodge Recording Studio
• Monnow Valley Recording Studio
• Swansea Bay TV
By the end of Level 3 (Foundation Year), you will have built up your academic skills profile and enhanced your knowledge and understanding of the different theoretical, practical and technical aspects of the Music and Sound portfolio.
Course Details - Modules
Year 0 (Foundation Year)
Digital Skills for Music and Sound
Introduction to Music and Sound
Investigating Music and Sound
Music and Sound in Context
Year 1 (Core)
Recording Studio Production
Creative Music Practice 1
Revolutions in Music
Year 2 (Core)
DAW Production Techniques
Practical Studio Techniques
Creative Music Practice 2
Year 3 (Core)
Individual Music Technology Project
Individual Music Portfolio
Mixing and Production Management
Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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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:
W38Q
Institution code:
S72
Campus Name:
Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
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International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
14000.0
Year 1
International
14000.0
Year 1
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Provider information
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Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE
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