BA (Hons) Music & Sound Production

UCAS code W391

This degree will help you develop your music and sound creation skills, pushing the boundaries of the field. You will utilise cutting-edge technology and sound production techniques to create music and sound in a range of professional situations.

Hone your skills

The course will hone your skills and knowledge of creative and technical aspects of music production and develop a solid academic and practical base to further your craft. It covers core topics such as composition, studio recording, sampling, synthesis, mixing and mastering.

In addition, you will learn how to apply your knowledge in various real-world scenarios, such as creating music and sound for media, learning about music industry, and developing project management and business skills.

Industry professionals

You’ll have access to high-tech Mac labs, as well as our stateof-the-art, fully equipped recording studios. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with industry professionals through masterclasses, studio visits and industry events.

Placement year

You have the option to undertake a placement year, during which you will work within the industry. Placements are designed to give you a competitive edge when seeking employment. Your experience will provide you with the knowledge required to produce work in professional studio environments as well as create music and sound for media-led contexts.

Key Information

Accreditations: Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES)

Duration and delivery: 3 years full-time with an 8-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement

Entry requirements: 104 - 120 tariff points

Required subjects: None

If English is not your first language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent

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Our music graduates possess a diverse skill set and have gone on to work in the music industry in a wide variety of roles, both within companies and as freelancers.

Clive Radford, Course Leader

Key areas of study

Composition | Digital Media Tools | Music, Sound & Culture | Production & Mixing | Sound Design: Synthesis | Studio Techniques | Creative Studio Production | Music Industry Awareness | Production Portfolio | Sound Design: Audio | Interactive Music | Music, Sound & The Moving Image | Individual Project www.bournemouth.ac.uk/music-sound