Honours Degree
If you want to work in the music industry, then this is the course for you.
Delivering a practical, creative and academic experience appropriate for the modern music industry, this unique course equips you with all the vital vocational skills you will need.
You’ll learn how to use music technology for recording and production, combined with an understanding of music culture and the music industry. You’ll make and record music in our fully sound-proofed studio, using Macintosh computers, learn both Logic Pro and Pro Tools software. You’ll compose songs and learn multitrack recording, mixing and mastering techniques.
You’ll also examine the industry, understand rights and royalties, marketing and promotion. In the final year you’ll combine production and industry knowledge by recording and developing your own product.
Tony Wadsworth, former CEO and Chairman of EMI Music UK and Ireland has received an honorary doctorate from the university, and music mogul Alan McGee from Creation records is a visiting fellow.
Our blend of the art of music production with industry knowledge makes you more employable and better able to work as a professional musician.
Further information about the popular music course
Some of our modules
- Mapping the Music Industry
- Studio Production
- Song Writing
- Music Publishing, Licensing and Copyright
- Producing Music for Media and Film
- From Production to Retail: The Music Project
Benefits
- access to industry professionals
- vocational aspect of course validated by industry
- balance of social theory and music practice
Career paths
- music producer
- music industry professional eg marketing manager, promoter, press officer
- music creative
Are there any placements for this course?
Compulsory industry placement in level two.
How will the course be assessed?
Coursework, exams, and practical work or simulations.
Entry requirements
- Applicants will be short listed for interview and should normally have 280 UCAS Tariff points, including relevant qualifications in either music or music technology at A2 or BTEC ND Level.
- Candidates without formal music qualifications will be expected to provide an audio portfolio or audition at interview, showing good technical and creative skills
Location
Park