Music Production Degree: BA (Hons) Music Production
Validated by the University of the Arts London (UAL)
Shape the Sound of Tomorrow.
If you enjoy music and sound and have the skills to succeed in a fast-paced music and recording industry, this could be the course for you.
Course Overview
- Location: Northbrook College, Worthing, West Sussex, England
- UCAS code: J931
- Institution code: C57
- Duration: 3 years full-time
- Application deadline: June 2027
- Start date: September 2027
- Fees: £16,500 per year
Entry requirements
2 A-Levels and 3 GCSEs in other subjects grade 9-4 or A-C (or equivalent)
OR
1 A-Level, a Foundation course and 3 GCSEs in other subjects grade 9-4 or A-C (or equivalent)
A portfolio of work or audition is also needed to demonstrate ability in the specialist area.
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English language requirements
IELTS certificate or equivalent with an overall score of 6.0, 6.0 in the writing element and 5.5 in all other sub-elements.
Your application will be assessed based on grades, interview, portfolio/audition, and experience.
Course Information
This hands-on program, taught by industry professionals, equips students with the skills to build successful careers in digital audio and music production.
Course Content
Course Content
Launch your music career with industry pros in our unrivalled facilities, boasting 24 recording studios with the technical specs and acoustic performance to match the best commercial studios. Hone your production, recording, and programming skills alongside fellow music students, and gain experience in artist development through our program. You'll have the opportunity to grow as an artist, producer, composer, programmer, engineer, or any combination of these roles. Learn the latest production, recording, and performance techniques across various genres. Collaborate with fellow musicians, producers, and creative professionals from photography, media, graphic design, and more. Develop the essential skills to succeed in the music business, from track creation and mixing to mastering and live sound. Build your network with industry professionals through weekly visits and work experience opportunities.
Teaching Method
Teaching Method
We use a variety of teaching methods, including:
- practical and creative studio-based workshops
- discussions
- lectures/seminars
- tutorials
- small group study
- self-directed study
- study trips
Key Features
Key Features
- Regular visits from current music industry experts.
- Opportunities to collaborate with fellow students from a range of creative disciplines.
- Extensive state-of-the-art facilities to rival top commercial studios
- Professional software and plugins
- Undertake work experience, event planning, and build your music industry network (subject to student visa regulations).
Course Structure
Year One
Year One
Gain essential technical skills in audio mixing, sound manipulation, and using studio recording equipment. Develop your songwriting abilities, build an artist brand, and learn how to network with industry professionals. Alongside creative skills, build critical thinking, research, and presentation skills. Finally, launch a creative music project that showcases your unique artistic vision and newly acquired skills.
- Unit 1: Creative Studio and DAW Production 1 (20 credits)
- Unit 2: Artist Development (20 credits)
- Unit 3: Ideas in Context: Why Music Matters (20 credits)
- Unit 4: Creative Studio and DAW Production 2 (20 credits)
- Unit 5: Creative Studio and DAW Production 3 (20 credits)
- Unit 6: Music Project (20 credits)
Year Two
Year Two
Advance your expertise in audio processing techniques, refine your audio mixing skills, and cultivate an original sound using industry-standard music production software.
- Unit 7: Advanced Audio Processing (20 credits)
- Unit 8: Innovation (20 credits)
- Unit 9: Industry Briefs (20 credits)
- Unit 10: Ideas in Context: Musicking (20 credits)
- Unit 11: Individual Project (40 credits)
Year Three
Year Three
The final year focuses on professional skills development and a major creative music project.
Master creative collaboration, team management, and budgeting. Enhance your music research and writing skills to produce a compelling academic dissertation.
Our targeted music industry career course helps you build a professional network, master self-promotion, and secure music commissions or contracts. Culminate your studies with a high-production music portfolio, soundscape composition, or traditional recording, preparing you for the creative industries under strict deadlines.
- Unit 12: Collective Practice (40 credits)
- Unit 13: Music Dissertation (20 credits)
- Unit 14: Professional Practice (20 credits)
- Unit 15: Major Project (40 credits)
Career Opportunities
Graduates who have successfully completed the Bachelor degree in Music Production at Northbrook are well-prepared to pursue diverse and rewarding career paths in the dynamic music and production for media in creative industries. Opportunities include roles as music producers, sound engineers, and music and audio technicians in recording studios, live event venues, or broadcasting. Graduates may also excel as freelance producers, film and television composers, or sound design specialists for video games, audio production, sound engineering and multimedia projects. With a strong technical expertise and creative innovation foundation, alumni can collaborate with artists, labels, and media companies or even launch their own production ventures. The program’s industry connections and practical training prepare students to step into competitive roles, turning their passion for music into a thriving career path.
