Music Performance and Production
Leeds Beckett University
UCAS Code: W310 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent.Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
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72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.
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About this course
**Develop the skills you’ll need to achieve your dream of being a professional musician.**
Realise your potential in contemporary music production and develop your ability to perform live.
As part of your course you’ll:
- Concentrate on four themes: performance (group and individual), composition and arrangement, technology and production, and contextual studies
- Work alongside students and staff both in the studio and at live music venues, building a portfolio that will help you achieve your professional ambitions as a musician
- Work in conjunction with students from music production in the studios as well as working in live venues
- Have access to workshops and industry professionals through our links with JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support) and the Music Producers Guild
**Accreditation**
This course is accredited by JAMES.
**Find out more**
Throughout your course you’ll be encouraged to perform externally in the many venues that Leeds has to offer. Previous students have performed at events including the Live at Leeds festival, which attracts thousands of visitors to venues across the city every year.
There will also be the chance to meet and learn from top-name artists and producers. In 2016 our students worked at the Audio & Radio Industry Awards, rubbing shoulders with artists such as Kaiser Chiefs and Gregory Porter.
**Artist in Residence Programme**
The Artist in Residence programme gives our students an opportunity to work with professional artists and gives them a taste of what is it like to work on a professional music project. We have welcomed artists Chris T-T, Ian Prowse, I Monster, Tom Williams and Utah Saints.
**Why study Music Performance and Production at Leeds Beckett University...**
- Accredited by JAMES - we were the first university in England to become a JAMES Integrated Learning Centre
- Access to our guest lectures and workshops from industry experts
- Access to dedicated music studios, Foley studios, dubbing and music recording studios, acoustic labs and a host of post-production suites in the new Leeds School of Arts building
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Music Performance Techniques
- Music Performance Technologies
- Music Industries & Online Content
- Creative Studio Techniques
- Composing for Performance & Production
- Music in Context
Year 2 Core Modules:
- Live Music Performance
- Music Performance Project
- Creative Studio Production
- Copyright & Law in the Music Industries
- Analysing Performance & Production
In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.
Year 3 Core Modules:
- Music Performance in Practice
- Music Performance
- Music Independent Project
In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.
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