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Music Performance and Production (UD Music) CertHE

University of East London

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

  • Location

    UD (UD Music Foundation)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Years

Course summary


Course summary

Our ‘Artist Pathway’ is aimed at emerging performer/ songwriters looking to develop towards industry. You will work to develop your brand/ sound/ and repertoire to progress your careerUD Level 4 Courses are…
• Industry supported Degree course: Music industry input and delivery
• Genre and culturally relevant: Delivered through live projects and industry briefs
• Employability portfolio focussed: Hosted in professional facilities
• Flexible in their progression options: With additional studio and resource access packages at UD’s Talent House


Course details

What will I be doing?Through a series of live briefs, you will work in industry projects which include…. 1. Realising Collaborative Song Writing and Production
• Studio Recording and Production
• Collaborative team meetings
• Song writing and Composition
• Project management
• Presentation and receiving industry feedback 2. Deconstructing the brand
• Lectures on the development of Black Music identifying key labels and artists
• Lectures on lineage and development of Black Music
• Practical sessions on Brand development within popular music
• Presentation to peers and industry
• Peer and industry feedback sessions
• Sessions on receiving and giving feedback 3. Self-Production
• Self-Management Techniques - Target setting and SMART planning
• Project management - Self management
• Song writing and repertoire development
• Live and Studio performance skills
• Live performance This course is designed to give you the opportunity to:
• Develop collaborative performance skills
• Establish an effective Studio Production practice
• Build a professional Musical identity as a songwriter/composer/performer
• Gain an Industry based perspective on a creative music career What you will learn: Knowledge
• Contemporary music production and performance practices
• Sound production techniques that span video, film, and the internet
• Computer music production techniques that include the making of tracks, live laptop performance and the integration of live instrumentation
• Detailed knowledge of music genre, composition, performance, global music culture and Industry imperatives. Subject-Based Practical skills
• Reading music, notation, composition, arrangement
• Use of professional software tools, digital sound design, microphone techniques
• Improvisation and collaboration
• Song writing and group management of creative projects
• Studio techniques
• Delivery of music across different media forms
• Live and recorded music-making and performance
• Critical listening and analytical writing

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 14,820per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of East London

University of East London

  • University League Table

    125th

  • Campus address

    University of East London, Docklands Campus, 4-6 University Way, Newham, E16 2RD, England

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One of the few universities in London with on-campus accommodation. Accommodation boasts beautiful waterfront views, and each student gets their own en-suite.
Diversity and inclusion are at the core of the University of East London. UEL is home to more than 36,000 students representing over 160 nationalities.
Location: London offers great cultural richness including world-class museums and art galleries, and career opportunities across all industries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    41st out of 80 13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    131 62%

    49th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    24th

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    62nd

    48

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