Film and Music Production

Keele University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Digital media, production, and technologyMusicMedia studiesPR and communications

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

About this course

Kickstart your career in the creative industries with Film and Music Production at Keele. From crafting compelling audio-visual works to mastering intricate sound design, you'll develop the theoretical knowledge, hands-on practice, cutting-edge technological skills and professional-level expertise to pursue a wide variety of careers across diverse music genres and artistic fields.

Why choose this course?

  • Specialise in cinematic, musical, and sound fields to build a strong professional profile and portfolio

  • Tailor your learning to your interests with a wide variety of practical and analytical modules

  • Innovative work placements and professional engagement opportunities with our external partners

  • Access comprehensive music studio facilities with sound design and computer labs

  • Engage with industry-standard technologies for film and music production

    Immerse yourself in a creative landscape where sound and visual storytelling intersect. Studying this exciting combination of subjects will prepare you to excel in the dynamic worlds of film and music production. You'll graduate with the technical abilities, creative practices, artistic imagination, production skills, and academic understanding to thrive in diverse music genres and creative practice fields.

    Film and Music Production at Keele combines the in-depth analysis of film and creative music production as an art form and industry. You will also have opportunities to learn and practise creative filmmaking, music production, sound design, screen music, audio-visuals, and music software.

    Combining theory, practice and professional development, the core curriculum covers essential areas like live sound production, studio engineering, and fundamental filmmaking techniques. You'll explore influential figures and movements in global cinema and creative music production while developing the skills to craft powerful multimedia narratives around causes and topics that matter to you.

    A key focus of the course is empowering you to shape your professional identity and master core skills through dedicated professional and academic development training. You will identify your own strengths using state-of-the-art assessment methods, learn to navigate the contemporary employment market, manage your online presence, and practice for interviews.

    About Keele

    Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

    We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

    Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Keele

    Sandwich including industrial placement

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Keele

    Sandwich with time abroad

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Keele

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    1133 Public relations and communications directors
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3415 Musicians
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals

    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
    Keele
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, Music, Media studies, PR and communications