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Music Production [with Placement year] - BA (Hons)

Anglia Ruskin University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    ARU Cambridge Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Prepare for a career as a commercial music producer, equipped with the latest techniques and crucial experience in recording, mixing, editing and producing.

This course is your path to a future in sound. It’s not just about making music but mastering tech, understanding your audience, making connections and gaining the right skills to stand out in a crowded industry.Whether you’re into hip-hop, electronic, rock, or cinematic sound, you’ll build a portfolio and get real-world experience that sets you apart in the fast-moving world of music and media.Learn from expert academics and industry-active practitioners.Collaborate with others to develop all-important skills for your professional life.Get full training in our industry-standard music facilities, including five recording studios, a spacious recital hall, and practice rooms.Take an optional work placement, or internships with our industry partners and practitioners.Make the most of Cambridge’s music scene with our links to local networks, venues and arts groups.Create a diverse portfolio of work relevant to films, games, podcasts, live broadcasts, and DJing.


Careers

Our Music Production degree will give you the skills, experience, and network to step into the music industry or keep building your own sounds and connections.We'll support you to grow into a confident, creative professional who values lifelong learning and ongoing personal and career development.By the time you graduate, you’ll have built a diverse portfolio of music production work designed to showcase your abilities to future employers and clients.Whether you want to make soundtracks for films and games, manage sound for podcasts and live broadcasts, or perform as a DJ, the diverse portfolio of work you create will prepare you for the modern collaborative creative industries.Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MA Music Therapy. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.


Teaching

From Year 1, you’ll work with other music students to develop your collaboration and project skills.You’ll also be able to collaborate with film and game students to produce soundtracks, sound effects, and immersive experiences.In Year 2, you’ll develop your understanding of the modern music industry and learn how to build your brand. You’ll choose from a range of optional modules to suit your interests and ambitions.Finally, you’ll put everything you’ve learned into practice and prepare for your future career with independent and collaborative projects, and the opportunity to build up a portfolio.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 4,800per year

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

University information

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Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University

  • University League Table

    113th

  • Campus address

    Cambridge Campus, East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PT, United Kingdom

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Vibrant and bustling city campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle – all with close transport links to London.
A friendly and welcoming community of students and staff from around the globe.
A range of international scholarships are available.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    62nd out of 80

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    92 42%

    78th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.87 72%

    78th

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