Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Professional Music (Electronic Music) course at Falmouth University.
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See who's studying at Falmouth University. These students are taking Professional Music (Electronic Music) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | C |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | B |
| Music | C |
| Psychology | D |
| Film Studies | B |
UCAS code: W380
Here's what Falmouth University says about its Professional Music (Electronic Music) course.
The degree course for electronic music producers and DJs.
The BA (Hons) Professional Music (Electronic Music) degree is designed to give you the tools you’ll need for a sustainable career as an independent artist and self-reliant music professional.
It will provide you with the knowledge and motivation you’ll need to reach your full potential, get your music heard and create consistently high-quality musical output. And like all degree courses at WaterBear, it gives you the perfect blend of artistic freedom alongside practical strategies to forge a solid career in music.
As an electronic music artist, it’s all about having the technical skills to unlock creative potential. It’s also about finding your sound and developing the confidence to communicate what’s in your head. You’ll be able to access a wide range of content, resources and tuition to suit your individual needs. All online content from our full range of courses is accessible to everyone, so you can tailor your own learning journey.
At WaterBear, we believe in smaller class sizes and the value of personal 1-1 mentoring. We also believe you should have the freedom to explore what’s possible and continually push creative boundaries. All students on our 3-yr degree courses learn in small groups on pro-standard gear in environments designed to fuel creative output.
Students at WaterBear also get free, bookable access to professional rehearsal and recording studios, so you won’t need to worry about where to create, record, mix or master your music.
This course is taught at WaterBear in Sheffield, and awarded by Falmouth University.
Source: Falmouth University
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
The Academy of Music and Theatre Arts
Location
WaterBear, Sheffield | Sheffield
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Music
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The degree is built on three fundamental elements – your music, your career and your projects. It deals with what really matters in music and the industry. It will expand your options and push you to create high-quality music. Every week, you’ll hone production skills, sound engineering techniques, compositional skills, and expand your creativity. You’ll be able to showcase your music live on stage in a real music venue, or in the studio. And you’ll learn all you need to know about the realities of being a professional in today’s music industry.
This course has been specifically designed for:
Producers DJs Electronic artists Songwriters and composers
Every producer at WaterBear has their own story to tell and their own path to follow. We provide a supportive, safe environment for you to experiment and create. You'll also develop a tailored career plan to support your personal goals and ambitions.
Level 4 Modules:
Your Electronic Music Navigating the Music Industry Creative Electronic Music Your Strategy
Level 5 Modules:
Your Sound Your Events Innovation in Electronic Music Innovation in the Music Industry
Level 6 Module:
Your Professional Development Specialist Report Professional Project Portfolio
As part of our process of continuous improvement, we routinely review course content to ensure that all our students benefit from a high-quality and rewarding academic experience. As such, there may be some changes made to your course which are not immediately reflected in the content displayed on our website. Any students affected will be informed of any changes made directly.
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Even though I am studying a course that is equal in length to an in-person 3 year BA Hons, because I am studying online, I don't have access to a maintenance loan which does have a financial impact. This isn't really the fault of the university, it's an issue that should be raised with Student Fi...
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I have an Independent Learning Plan set up by the accessibility team, and that does work well for me, however I don't have access to regular support catch-ups or meetings with a mentor which may have been helpful for me week to week.
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I study online, and the online learning platform works really well however it can sometimes be tricky to navigate, e.g. more than one section with the same name.
2 years ago
The structure of the course works really well for me. All the lectures are recorded so you can watch them back in your own time. I like that each week is broken down into individual steps, this helps me to stay on track and understand what I am supposed to be doing during the week.
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Falmouth University students who took the Professional Music (Electronic Music) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
91%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
94%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
88%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
71%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
91%
high
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
88%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
91%
high
How well organised is your course?
86%
high
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
86%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
79%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
89%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
See who's studying at Falmouth University. These students are taking Professional Music (Electronic Music) or another course from the same subject area.
The Professional Music (Electronic Music) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Falmouth University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
60%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics
50%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Skilled trades occupations
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings from Falmouth University graduates who took Professional Music (Electronic Music) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£16.4k
First year after graduation
£20.4k
Third year after graduation
£23k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Professional Music (Electronic Music).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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