Music Production
Courses

why choose
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Our Music Production Courses are designed to prepare you for a successful career in the music industry. We’ll help you hone your creative skills and learn how to make money as a music producer, sound engineer, DJ or sound designer through practical study in industry-standard facilities.

Which music production course should I choose?

Diplomas

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DJ & Electronic Music Production

This one-year DJ & Electronic Music Production Diploma is the perfect place to start if you want to study one of our music production degrees. There are no formal entry requirements for this course, so all you’ll need is passion and the motivation to learn the fundamentals of music-making and production.

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Music Production

Our Music Production Diploma will teach you the fundamentals of computer-based recording, production and mixing. In one year, you’ll learn the skills and gain the experience required to study music production at degree level and set the stage for a career in music production or sound engineering.

Undergraduate

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BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production

Love making music and dream of being a producer or floor-filling DJ? Our Electronic Music Production degree is built for you. You’ll learn the latest techniques and get hands-on with amazing equipment. You’ll also learn how to make money as a working musician from tutors who have been there and done it.

Available at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

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BA (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering

Got an ear for great music and a love of music technology? Our Music Production & Sound Engineering programme nurtures those passions and is designed to prepare you for a production or engineering role in the music industry. This degree will develop your listening, mixing, remixing and mastering skills. It will also help you master acoustics, psychoacoustics, music technology and much more. Like all of our degrees, you’ll learn on industry-grade equipment and have plenty of opportunities to gain experience on real-world projects.

Available at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Postgraduate

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MA Music Production

Our MA Music Production is perfect for producers, engineers, and music creators. This comprehensive master's degree brings together advanced studio techniques, creative development and professional practice - ideal for producers and engineers ready to elevate their work to professional standards. Whether you're a recent graduate, working producer, or industry professional looking to expand your expertise, you'll develop both the technical capabilities and business understanding essential for success in today's music industry.

MA available on campus and online.
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MA Innovation in Sound

The Innovation in Sound Master’s degree spans music, sound and technology. This MA allows you to explore the full potential of your creativity and tailor the course to suit your creative and career goals. Working collaboratively alongside academics and industry professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real-world impact on the creative industries.

MA available on campus only.

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