Sound and Music Production, BA (Hons)

At Lincoln, students benefit from robust industry connections, accreditation, and hands-on practical experience to prepare for careers in the dynamic field of audio production. The course covers essential skills in sound design, film and TV audio, radio production, and music production, while emphasizing critical studies, research, collaboration, and creativity. It encourages experimentation through paid client commissions, supported by expert staff from various audio sectors and guest masterclasses.Students develop knowledge and practice in audio production, culminating in independent projects, client-based work, and a dissertation. Optional modules allow specialization, subject to availability and staff interests. Assessment varies by module, including coursework, essays, exams, portfolios, group work, and presentations, with instruction from professors, lecturers, and industry experts.

Students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge, theory and practice of audio production, which culminates in their own independent audio projects (two advanced pieces of client-based practice work), along with an extended piece of academic work in the form of a dissertation. For the most up to date module information, please visit the course page for this programme on our website. Some programmes provide you with the opportunity to focus your study in a particular area through optional modules. Timetabling arrangements may limit the availability of some optional modules to some students. As the options often reflect staff research interests, they may alter over time due to staff availability.