Music Production & Software Engineering (3 Years) BSc (Hons)
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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OCT-25

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3 Years

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CourseoverviewUnlock the full potential of your creativity by combining music production with software development in this unique, industry-backed degree course. Developed in consultation with industry giants such as Ableton and Focusrite, the objective is to develop professional, industry-ready developers that will have a profound impact on music and future technology in general. When joining this challenging course, you receive a specially designed FREE Music Software Development Kit (MDK). ...Read more

Courseoverview

Unlock the full potential of your creativity by combining music production with software development in this unique, industry-backed degree course. Developed in consultation with industry giants such as Ableton and Focusrite, the objective is to develop professional, industry-ready developers that will have a profound impact on music and future technology in general. When joining this challenging course, you receive a specially designed FREE Music Software Development Kit (MDK). This includes a complete development system (quad-core Windows PC) with music and coding software, plus portable audio interface and a programmable input device.

Distinct from other music technology courses, BA (Hons) Music Production & Software Engineering equips you with a dual skill set, combining production techniques in Ableton Live or Logic Pro with the ability to design and develop your own audio plugins and effects in C++. By learning the skills to code, design and create your own music software platforms, applications and plugins, including synthesisers and effects from scratch to an advanced level, you are being prepared for professional practice at the cutting edge of new music technology. This course isnt just about making music its about pushing the boundaries of whats possible, giving you full creative control from the first beat to the finishing touches of a mastering plugin. These transferable skills give you access to both technical and artistic careers in a cross-section of industries such as software and hardware development, professional audio, music and media plus any field of coding and computer science.

pointblank classes are small to ensure you receive ample individual time with your lecturers. You will have access to our specially designed MuSE studio. We are located in Shoreditch-a global hub of London music venues and bars-and feature industry-standard, state-of-the-art technology.

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A level

A level:

CC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

MPP Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (D or E) Grades / Points required

We will require at least two A-Levels or equivalent, and for one of those A-Levels to be a STEM subject (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths). An additional requirement is that you achieve GCSE maths grade 4 or equivalent qualification.

These are acceptable both on their own and in combination with other qualifications. You will require a minimum of two Advanced Highers or three Highers and a maximum of 5 Scottish higher qualifications.

We will require at least two A-Levels or equivalent, and for one of those A-Levels to be a STEM subject (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths). An additional requirement is that you achieve GCSE maths grade 4 or equivalent qualification.

Overall pass: must include 45 credits at level 3

We will require at least two A-Levels or equivalent, and for one of those A-Levels to be a STEM subject (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths). An additional requirement is that you achieve GCSE maths grade 4 or equivalent qualification.

Digital Production, Design and Development T Level

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 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 Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£9,250 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14,750 per year

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Students from International

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£14750 Per year

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26 Orsman Road London Islington N1 5QJ United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Old Street  0.6 miles away Nearest train station: Dalston Kingsland  0.5 miles away
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