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Music Production & Sound Engineering (3 Years)

Point Blank Music School

UCAS Code: WW33 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements


A level

C,C

Overall pass: must include 45 credits at level 3

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language GCSE minimum Grade C or 4

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MPP

These are acceptable both on their own and in combination with other qualifications. You will require a minimum of two Advanced Highers or three Highers and a maximum of 5 Scottish higher qualifications.

T Level

Pass (D or E)

Media, Broadcast and Production T Level

UCAS Tariff

64

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Music

Audio technology

Music and arts management

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to pursue your passion for music whilst also gaining a full BA (Hons) degree in Music Production & Sound Engineering, validated by Middlesex University. Our expert instructors, state-of-the-art facilities and innovative delivery methods will equip you with all the skills and practical knowledge you'll need to pursue a successful career in the world of music production, DJing and beyond.

Modules

Year 1
Music Production
Music Composition
Sound Design
The Music Industry
Sound Engineering
Production Styles

Year 2
Creative Production & Remix
Composing for Media
Art of Mixing
Marketing & Branding
Advanced Sound Design
Mastering

Year 3
Advanced Composition
Advanced Recording & Mixing
Audio For Games
Professional Portfolio Research
Professional Portfolio Project
Music Entrepreneur

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£9,250
per year
International
£14,750
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Main Campus

Department:

Music

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

83%
Music
84%
Audio technology
83%
Music and arts management

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Music

Teaching and learning

86%
Staff make the subject interesting
93%
Staff are good at explaining things
79%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
88%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

83%
Library resources
69%
IT resources
80%
Course specific equipment and facilities
76%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Others in technology

Teaching and learning

89%
Staff make the subject interesting
94%
Staff are good at explaining things
82%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
89%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

85%
Library resources
73%
IT resources
86%
Course specific equipment and facilities
81%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

After graduation


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Music

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£16k

£16k

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