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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
DBS Institute Manchester
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
DBS Institute Manchester
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Our Music Production & Sound Engineering degree is designed to give you the creative, technical, and professional skills needed to excel in today's dynamic music industry. This comprehensive degree course offers you immersive, hands-on experiences from the outset, designed to transform you into a highly skilled music producer and sound engineer equipped with the expertise and confidence to record and produce music at the highest level.The perfect blend of creativity and technical expertise, you’ll cover recording techniques, composition, modern production methods, and sound engineering principles while being encouraged to push the boundaries of your creative and technical abilities.Stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge modules that delve into immersive audio and innovation in sound. Explore the latest in multichannel and spatial audio techniques, including surround sound, object-based audio, and Dolby Atmos, gaining skills that are increasingly in demand within not only the music industry but the games, film, and wider media sectors too.Our Music Production degree places a strong emphasis on employability, equipping you with the skills to navigate and succeed in the competitive music industry. You'll gain insights into current trends, emerging technologies, and innovative revenue streams, ensuring you're well-prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in music production and sound engineering.
Why Choose This Course?- Professional Studio Experience: Gain extensive hands-on experience in our top-tier studios, equipped with the latest technology at your chosen campus—Bristol, Manchester, or Plymouth.- Industry Connections: Benefit from our strong ties with the music industry, including guest lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities with top professionals and successful alumni.- Skill Development: Our course is designed to develop not just your technical abilities, but also your creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, making you a well-rounded music production and sound engineering professional.Throughout your studies you’ll also have access to a substantial guest lecture programme with topics ranging from demonstration and instruction in new technology to personal viewpoints and techniques from experienced professional practitioners.This course is taught by dBs Institute and awarded by Falmouth University.
ModulesYear 1- Studio Practice- Music Production- Production Analysis- Mixing- Industry Foundations- Creative Recording Techniques
Year 2- Immersive Audio- Industry Practice- Advanced Music Production- Advanced Mixing & Mastering- Research Practice- Applied Acoustics
Year 3- Innovation: Exploration- Investigation- Professional Portfolio Development- Innovation: Realisation- Professional Portfolio Delivery- Research ProjectFull course details and module information can be found on our website. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes.
Exam type
A levelA level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
104 - 120 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):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply. A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points.
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the dBs Admissions Team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
We welcome BTECs in wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course. A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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