Music Production (with a Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)
University of Staffordshire
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On our BA (Hons) in Music Production, you’ll learn how to compose, record, mix and master music for commercial release. There will also be plenty of scope to explore your own projects and specialise in the area you want to pursue for a career.And as the life of a music producer is so varied, it will prepare you for work across radio, TV, film, games and theatre too. Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by lecturers who work as songwriters, producers and live performers. In recent years, ...Read more

On our BA (Hons) in Music Production, you’ll learn how to compose, record, mix and master music for commercial release. There will also be plenty of scope to explore your own projects and specialise in the area you want to pursue for a career.And as the life of a music producer is so varied, it will prepare you for work across radio, TV, film, games and theatre too. Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by lecturers who work as songwriters, producers and live performers. In recent years, they’ve included high-profile figures like Nick McCabe, former lead guitarist in The Verve. We also have research-active staff with links to everything from hip-hop to electronic music. Some of the modules focus on the technical skills you’ll need for professional studio environments. Our top-spec facilities include five fully equipped recording studios, all with surround sound and consoles from SSL, Avid, Audient and API.There’s a 60-seater Mac music technology centre incorporating Logic Pro, Ableton Live and Native Instruments Komplete. You can gain official Pro Tools accreditation at a very low cost as well.CareersOur Music Production graduates go on to lots of successful destinations. The degree will give you the skills and knowledge for working in a variety of fields.These include: Music production, Songwriting, Performance, Broadcasting and internet streaming, Sound and music for games, film, TV and video, Music distribution, Events management and live sound

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Lorraine
21 Feb 25

Superb facilities, in a superb environment, and with superb social opportunities. But most importantly, all lecturers and staff go that extra mile all of the time to get the..Read more

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Ryan
21 Feb 25

- Amazing support network. - Incredibly understanding staff. - Great facilities and booking system. - Incredible training/development programs. - Success is the motivation, not..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£17,085 per year

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Lorraine
21 Feb 25
Music Production - BA (Hons)
Superb facilities, in a superb environment, and with superb social opportunities. But most importantly, all lecturers and staff go that extra mile all of the time to get the...
Read more
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Ryan
21 Feb 25
Music Production (with a Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)
- Amazing support network. - Incredibly understanding staff. - Great facilities and booking system. - Incredible training/development programs. - Success is the motivation, not...
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University of Staffordshire
College Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  0.1 miles away

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