Music Production, BA (Hons)

Course summary

Develop your practice in specialist music studios and learn the skills to work in creative industries such as music, film, TV and games audio production.Develop your abilities to become a highly skilled music and audio producer.As part of your course you’ll:

• Hone your skills in the creative, technical and compositional aspects of music production

• Gain a solid academic and practical base from which to develop your craft further

• Apply your knowledge to a variety of creative and industry-focused briefs and scenarios

• Understand the professional environment and how it will inform your practice

• Learn through lectures, tutorials and seminars delivered by academic staff and industry professionals

• Have the opportunity to work with other students in production teams, further enhancing your team working and project management abilities and employability opportunities

Find out moreYou’ll have access to software such as Logic Pro, Cubase, Adobe Audition, MAX MSP and Synthmaker. Your specialist modules might require you to use Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Unreal and other industry standard software.This course is accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support) which encourages the delivery of workshops and lectures from industry professionals. A placement option and your final year project will provide you with opportunities to work with industry partners. Artist in Residence ProgrammeThe 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 Production at Leeds Beckett University...

• 90% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Music Production*

• Accredited by JAMES - we were the first university in England to become a JAMES Integrated Learning Centre

• Taught by music industry professionals

• Opportunity to take a ‘sandwich’ year of paid employment in industry to build your skills and experience

• 91.9% of BA (Hons) Music Production graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation**

• 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

National Student Survey 2024*Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-22**

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Composition for Music Production

• Computer as an Instrument

• Music in Context

• Sound Technology

• Creative Studio Techniques

• Audio Production Portfolio

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Production Analysis

• Level 5 Project

• The Music Industries

• Creative Studio Production

• Electronic Music Repertoire Development

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:

• Project Proposal

• Major Project

• Mixing Practice

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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Year 1 Core Modules:

• Composition for Music Production

• Computer as an Instrument

• Music in Context

• Sound Technology

• Creative Studio Techniques

• Audio Production Portfolio

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Production Analysis

• Level 5 Project

• The Music Industries

• Creative Studio Production

• Electronic Music Repertoire Development

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:

• Project Proposal

• Major Project

• Mixing Practice

In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.