Music and Audio Production - BSc
Coventry University
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This course covers skills needed to create, record and produce music and audio. This course is ideal for those who have a passion for creative practices in both music and sound, and wish to explore the technical skill of those practices.On our course you’ll explore the principles of music and audio production including recording music in the studio, writing, arranging and producing music with technology, live sound, sound design, sound effect, synthesis and interactive sound design (e.g. ...Read more

This course covers skills needed to create, record and produce music and audio. This course is ideal for those who have a passion for creative practices in both music and sound, and wish to explore the technical skill of those practices.On our course you’ll explore the principles of music and audio production including recording music in the studio, writing, arranging and producing music with technology, live sound, sound design, sound effect, synthesis and interactive sound design (e.g. computer game audio). We also cover the music business, careers and employability. You will also have access to 5 recording studios (including Audient, Yamaha Nuage, Neve and SSL mixing desks) many live rooms and performance spaces and an iMac music tech suite running Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton Live, Max/ Msp, Sibelius and Dorico4.We are a certified Steinberg training centre1. As part of the course you may have the opportunity to go to Rock Field Studio (where Queen recorded Bohemian Rhapsody) for a week of master classes in recording and mastering2.Upon completion of this course, you may have the opportunity to become music producers, sound engineers, composers audio post- production and game audio technicians together with work in extensive related fields such as radio and television sound.3 years full-time

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What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
29 May 20

Overall, I am satisfied with the course and I didn't really have any negative experience. My advice for the future students is to try and make the most of the available..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
25 May 20

I really can't say many bad things about Cov. University since my experience (although limited) has been amazing. I spent most of my time working and I didn't go to class often..Read more

Entry requirements

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BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

CCC Grades / Points required

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120 Grades / Points required

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English, and Maths. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

31 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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SR
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29 May 20
Overall, I am satisfied with the course and I didn't really have any negative experience. My advice for the future students is to try and make the most of the available...
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SR
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25 May 20
I really can't say many bad things about Cov. University since my experience (although limited) has been amazing. I spent most of my time working and I didn't go to class often...
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Coventry University
Coventry University , Coventry

Coventry University is a global, modern university with a mission to create better futures....

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