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Sound and Music for Media (IMW) Diploma of Higher Education

University of East London

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  • Qualification

    Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE

  • Location

    Islington Music Workshop (IMW)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary


COURSE SUMMARY

The principal focus of the DipHE in Sound and Music for Media will be Music Composition and Production, Sound Design, and Studio Recording and Production, with some elements shared with other programmes in the suite.The sound and music industries are transforming. Traditional careers are adapting to include creative industries that require skills in sound and music. The broadcast, film, theatre, games and immersive experience industries are growing and thriving.We see opportunities for multi-skilled, digitally fluent, dynamic and adaptable sound and music creators, who can initiate and present innovative ideas in modern and engaging ways.You will develop and apply a range of specialist technical and creative skills in sound and music production, working collaboratively within interdisciplinary projects modelled on professional practice in the music industry.


WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE DIFFERENT

Location: IMW Campus is situated in Central London in the heart of the thriving music scene that attracts the best emerging, new and established musical talent from the UK and globally.Professional Studios and Equipment: You'll learn, compose and produce in our purpose designed industry standard studio facilities designed and built by world renowned Munro Associates and equipped with an SSL Duality SE, SSL AWS 948 and a suite of your individual SSL Nucleus workstations.Hands-on approach: Our focus is on project-led teaching that reflects industry-led briefs, so you'll learn as you create.


YOUR FUTURE CAREER

Sound and Music programmes at IMW in Partnership with UEL develop an existing base of core skills in sound and music creation and production and apply these to specific industrial contexts in collaborative projects that simulate professional practice, and which integrate with the Music industry in live projects.The DipHE in Sound and Music for Media programme will develop a core set of skills in Music Composition and Production, Sound Design, and Studio Recording and Production, and will also develop transferrable skills for the creative industries. Students will be able to collaborate and participate in a range of projects, resulting in a portfolio of project work that represents a broad range of skills and experience, with depth of both disciplinary and interdisciplinary skills. This approach anticipates a diverse world of work, building skills in learners to create coherence and impact that is transferable across multiple contexts.On successful completion of the DipHE programme, you will have the opportunity to progress onto the third and final year of a BA (Hons) Degree in collaboration with our Partner, the University of East London (UEL)

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 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 League Table

    125th

  • Campus address

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

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

    34th out of 91 5

    41st out of 80 13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    118 58%

    64th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    16th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    29th

    57
  • 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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