Music Production

University of Derby
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Materials science and engineeringDigital media, production, and technologyEngineering and technology

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,000

About this course

This accredited BSc Music Production will teach you the latest production techniques at the same time as developing your creative vision and understanding of the commercial music environment.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE? Music Production is accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES), a consortium of industry professionals that promote excellence in music education. There is an emphasis on practical studio skills, which you can perfect in our outstanding recording studios and music technology labs. There’s also the option of a year’s work placement.

IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU? Choose this course if you want to explore the process of sound recording and production at the same time as developing your awareness of the commercial environment and how best to promote your music.

HOW YOU WILL LEARN During practical studio sessions, you will learn to prepare, record, process and edit material to create a finished product. You’ll also conduct lab-based experiments in areas like acoustics or electronics. Thanks to our connections in the music business – Avid, Apple’s music products training division, Steinberg, Yamaha Commercial Audio and more – there will be plenty of opportunities to complete real projects, gain work experience, and hear from visiting performers and industry representatives.

OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES We are at the forefront of developments in 3D sound, so we have specialist equipment related to this. We’ll encourage you to collaborate with students on other arts courses, such as video, graphics, sound and light and technical theatre. These team projects broaden your experience and understanding; particularly of working with other professionals.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY Sound and music technology is important in almost every aspect of the entertainment industry. Sound recordists, music producers, audio engineers, broadcasters, musicians, composers, film-makers, computer game designers and sound designers all use music technology in some form or other. Our music technology and production graduates have found success in many fields including production and studio work, outside broadcast management and web design.

Entry Requirements

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

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2129 Engineering professionals
3116 Planning, process and production technicians
3415 Musicians
5243 TV, video and audio servicers and repairers

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Derby
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Materials science and engineering, Digital media, production, and technology, Engineering and technology
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000