Electronic Music Production

Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Materials science and engineeringDigital media, production, and technologyMusicEngineering and technology

UCAS Points

80 points

About this course

SUBJECT TO VALIDATION

Explore the exhilarating world of live electronic performance technologies and embark on a transformative journey across this BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production degree. Develop your knowledge of performance tools, synthesisers and signal processors, while elevating your skills in sampling, sound design, mixing, and mastering.

In the dynamic BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production degree, you’ll learn how to use a range of innovative audio technologies as you collaborate with fellow composers, producers, DJs and sound designers across the course.

Over three years of study on this electronic music course in London, you’ll gain insight into the digital craftsmanship that shapes today’s electronic music scene, as you delve into the multitude of techniques and approaches used by iconic electronic music artists.

Focusing on processing, sampling, synthesis sound design, mixing and mastering, you’ll achieve profound technical expertise while cultivating your creative and critical thinking, and defining your unique artistic identity as an electronic music producer/artist or DJ.

During your time with us, you’ll explore a variety of diverse music delivery methods and cutting-edge computer-based technologies. You’ll gain essential skills in listening, ideation, workflow mastery and project management and, in preparation for a sustainable career in electronic music, discover the revenue streams of today’s ever-changing music landscape.

On this electronic music production course, you’ll also explore the fundamentals of marketing and branding, creating a marketing plan to propel your career as an electronic music artist or DJ in today’s music and entertainment industry.

Across all three years of your degree, you’ll regularly connect and collaborate with fellow students on the course, and across ICMP’s rich talent pool, to create electronic music compositions and present live DJ performances. You’ll also engage in sessions hosted by guest speakers from the world of electronic music – across creative, technical and business fields – each offering knowledge, wisdom and valuable music industry perspectives, plus suggestions on how to amplify your creative output. If you’re keen to launch your professional career as a DJ or are looking to get involved in the world of electronic music composition, beat making or sample pack creation, you’ll graduate from our electronic music production school as a confident artist/producer, equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the buzzing world of electronic music production.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 80 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
2129 Engineering professionals
3116 Planning, process and production technicians
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
3415 Musicians

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
London
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Materials science and engineering, Digital media, production, and technology, Music, Engineering and technology