Music Production MA
York St John University
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Explore, broaden and challenge your music production skills. Develop a sound understanding of practice-based research in music production.On this course you will work with experienced staff who are closely engaged with developments in the field of music production. We will support you as you explore key theories and concepts. You will develop the skills to innovate and evolve your own production practice.Course overviewExamine the relationship between music and the wider cultural, social and ...Read more

Explore, broaden and challenge your music production skills. Develop a sound understanding of practice-based research in music production.

On this course you will work with experienced staff who are closely engaged with developments in the field of music production. We will support you as you explore key theories and concepts. You will develop the skills to innovate and evolve your own production practice.

Course overview

Examine the relationship between music and the wider cultural, social and economic circumstances of its production and reception. When you study with us we will encourage you to focus on contemporary ideas and developments emerging within the field of music production.

Throughout your study you will investigate and interrogate your own individual production practice. Through university events and guest lectures you will meet with professional producers and influential music professionals.

We offer cross-disciplinary study with other performance and productions MA courses, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with other students with varied specialisms. Through this you will develop the skills and knowledge to critique current trends, learn research strategies, and become a reflective practitioner.

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10/101
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Sushan
24 Nov 23

Well the facilities and the humbleness between the staffs makes ysj the perfect choice to..Read more

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Sam
21 Nov 23

It is just a really relaxing uni because of how small the campus is so it's hard to get lost. The only improvement I'd say it would be beneficial to make is to have more events..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students need to have a 2:2 honours degree in a related subject. If your degree is in an unrelated subject, but you can provide evidence of relevant professional experience, your application may still be considered.

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£8,000 per year

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£11,300 per year

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£11,300 per year

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Sushan
24 Nov 23
Music Production BA (Hons)
Well the facilities and the humbleness between the staffs makes ysj the perfect choice to...
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Sam
21 Nov 23
Music Production BA (Hons)
It is just a really relaxing uni because of how small the campus is so it's hard to get lost. The only improvement I'd say it would be beneficial to make is to have more events...
Read more
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York St John University
Lord Mayor's Walk York YO31 7EX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  0.4 miles away

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