Electronic Music Production

dBs Institute
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Music

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

About this course

Are you an electronic music producer keen to turn your passion into a thriving career? Our Electronic Music Production degree, not only teaches you how to create and produce high-quality music but also immerses you in the business side of the music industry.

From day one, you’ll be hands-on; mastering the fundamentals of music production, sampling and synthesis and advanced techniques in sound design, immersive audio using Dolby Atmos, binaural and spatial audio, live electronic performance, mixing and mastering. This course offers a holistic approach to electronic music production where you’ll learn to compose, produce, and perform music that stands out.

Guided by experienced producers and industry professionals, you’ll gain experience with state-of-the-art equipment including synthesisers, effects processors, controllers and industry-standard Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) including Ableton Live and Logic Pro.

This course also goes beyond technical skills, offering insights into the music industry, trends and emerging revenue streams to ensure you’re not just making music, but also ensuring you are well-prepared to navigate and thrive in the competitive electronic music scene.

Why Choose This Course? • Creative Freedom: Create original music spanning genres like EDM, Hip Hop, Techno, Drum & Bass, and Grime (we could go on and on). • Expert Guidance: Learn from successful industry professionals who bring real-world experience to the classroom. • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access cutting-edge studios, production suites and industry-standard tools at your chosen campus—Bristol, Manchester, or Plymouth. • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic, supportive community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for music production.

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.

Whether you're looking to become an electronic music producer, sound designer, mixing and mastering engineer, live performer, or even a label manager, this course will give you the skills, tools and opportunities to get there.

This course is taught by dBs Institute and awarded by Falmouth University.

Modules

Year 1 ● Studio Practice ● Electronic Music Production ● Production Analysis ● Mixing ● Synthesis & Sound Design ● Industry Foundations

Year 2 ● Hardware Production ● Immersive Audio ● Advanced Mixing & Mastering ● Electronic Music Performance ● Industry Practice ● Research Practice

Year 3 ● Innovation: Exploration ● Innovation: Realisation ● Investigation ● Professional Portfolio Development ● Professional Portfolio Delivery ● Research Project

Full 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.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades See entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
3415 Musicians
5243 TV, video and audio servicers and repairers

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
Manchester
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Music