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Level 4+
BA (Hons) Music Production
COURSE OVERVIEW
Turn your passion for music into a career with our industry-led BA (Hons) Music Production degree. Whether you aspire to be a producer, sound engineer, composer, or artist, this course will give you the technical expertise, creative freedom, and real-world experience to thrive in the music industry.
You’ll be learning in an incredible 24-room studio complex designed to rival the best commercial studios. Our high-spec control rooms, live recording spaces, digital suites, and Apple Mac workstation rooms are equipped with industry-standard Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and Ableton, as well as professional-grade and hardware from SSL, TL Audio, Audient, Neve, and Focusrite.
Taught by experienced music industry professionals, this course goes beyond theory, offering hands-on learning in recording, mixing, mastering, programming, live sound, synthesis, and composition. regular guest lectures and industry insights from top producers, engineers, and artists will ensure you stay ahead of current trends and practices.
From day one, you’ll be creating original music, working on live projects, and collaborating with students across performance, media, photography, fashion, and games design. You’ll take part in our artist development programme, helping you shape your identity as a producer. composer, or engineer while building a professional portfolio of work.
Key Features:
- State-of-the-art facilities including a custom-designed 24-room studio complex, control rooms, live rooms, digital suites, and Apple Mac workstations.
- Industry-standard software & hardware, such as Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton, SSL, TL Audio, Audient desks, and a range of professional plugins.
- Expert tuition from music industry professionals with real-world experience.
- Creative freedom with assessed projects that encourage self-directed music production.
- Collaborative opportunities with students across performance, production, media, and other creative fields.
- Practical industry experience, including artist development, live sound, music business knowledge, and work placements
- Three-year structured learning path, progressing from technical foundations to real-world applications and professional specialisation.
Module Overview:
This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of both the practical and creative aspects of musical theatre. Throughout your studies, you’ll engage with a range of modules that will refine your technical skills, enhance your artistic vision, and challenge you to push creative boundaries. Here’s an overview of the modules you’ll explore during the course:
Level 4(Year One)
- Creative Studio and DAW Production 1 (20 credits)
- Artist Development (20 credits)
- Ideas in Context: Why Music Matters (20 credits)
- Creative Studio and DAW Production 2 (20 credits)
- Creative Studio and DAW Production 3 (20 credits)
- Music Project (20 credits)
Level 5 (Year Two)
- Advanced Audio Processing (20 credits)
- Innovation (20 credits)
- Industry Briefs (20 credits)
- Ideas in context: Musicking (20 credits)
- Individual Project (40 credits)
Level 6 (Year Three)
- Collective Practice (40 credits)
- Music Dissertation (20 credits)
- Professional Practice (20 credits)
- Major Project (40 credits)
With work experience opportunities, networking events, and industry mentorship, you’ll graduate with real-world experience and the confidence to pursue your dream career- whether in music production, sound design, live events, or audio engineering.
Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. You’ll work closely with other departments, such as music performance, and music business and management, along with so many other departments to bring your imagination to life you’ll also have the chance to participate in real-world projects, from performances in our fully equipped theatre to external commissions, giving you practical experience and industry insight.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Ready to stand out and secure your place in our course? Here’s how we evaluate your application:
We look at each application individually, considering your grades, interview performance, portfolio or audition, and any relevant experience. While we typically expect the following qualifications:
- A relevant A-level qualification, or
- A Level 3 Extended Diploma
We understand that not everyone follows the same path. If you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, don’t worry- there are still plenty of ways to show us what you’re capable of! Show us your potential through:
- Relevant academic or work experience
- A strong, compelling personal statement
- An exceptional portfolio and interview
What do I need to prepare for my audition/interview?
You will also have the opportunity to showcase your skills through an audition and interview as part of the application process for this course.
Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in a wide variety of roles, some include:
- Music producer
- Studio engineer
- Recording artist
- Live sound engineer
- Mastering engineer
- DJ/producer
- Audio for games
- Film sound
- Post production sound
Our teaching and assessment methods are designed to keep learning dynamic, engaging and hands-on. You’ll experience a mix of:
- Practical and studio-based workshops to refine your skills
- Group discussions to exchange ideas and insights
- Critiques to help improve your work
- Lectures and seminars to explore concepts and techniques
- One-on-one tutorials for tailored feedback
- Group study and peer reviews to collaborate and learn from others
- Independent study to deepen your knowledge and creativity
Assessment methods are tailored to each unit and may include:
- Completing project work
- Delivering presentations
- Keeping journals of your creative journey
- Developing a research proposal
- Writing assignments to showcase your understanding
With this variety, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and demonstrate your skills in ways that suit your strengths!
What are the costs of doing our course?
Tuitions Fees:
The tuition fee for this course is £9,535 per year
Finance Options:
There are several options available to help manage your tuition fees:
- Student Loan
- Instalment Payment Plan
- Company Sponsorship
For more information, please visit our Finance and Funding Page – – Funding your Course | Northbrook College
Additional costs for Creative Degree courses:
When planning your studies, it is important to consider potential costs beyond tuition fees. While tuition fees cover teaching, assessment and access to college facilities, such as studios, shared IT resources and workshops, some courses may require additional expenses.
These could include:
- Textbooks: Essential texts are available in the college libraries, but you may wish to purchase personal copies for convenience.
- Computer Equipment: While on-campus computers are available, having a personal laptop or tablet may offer greater flexibility for off-site study.
- Printing and Photocopying: Most coursework is submitted online, but some assignments may require printed submissions. optional binding, or other presentation materials.
- Materials: Creative courses often require specific art materials or equipment. A detailed materials list will be provided upon enrolment.
- Field Trips: Certain courses may include optional study visits or field trips to enrich learning experiences.
- External Shows and Exhibitions: opportunities to participate in external exhibitions or shows may involved additional preparation, materials, or travel expenses.
We are committed to providing transparent information about any additional costs to help your plan effectively for your studies. For more information regarding the financial support that we can offer, please visit our Financial Support page- Financial Support | Northbrook College
Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL)
This course is validated by University of the Arts London (UAL). UAL is a leading education provider in the creative arts, ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023). They oversee the standards and quality of our curriculum, which enriches your overall learning experience.
Please note this course is undergoing revalidation.
Every 5 years UAL and Chichester College Group reviews course content to ensure that our students are benefiting from a high-quality academic experience. During this process there may be some changes made to the course which are not immediately reflected in the content displayed on the page. The information on this page will be updated once the content displayed on this page. The information on this page will be updated once the process has been completed. Please contact us if you have any questions about this or the course via enquiries-worthing@gbmc.ac.uk