BMus (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering course in London

Start Date

January, May, September

Duration

3 Years

Institution Code

L83

UCAS Code

MAC000

Course Fulltimefees

£9,535 per year

COURSE OVERVIEW

The BMus (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering course focuses on the creation, development and delivery of commercial audio. As audio creators we are reliant on technologies which afford us many creative careers. The course encourages you to explore these technologies and their contextual practice, understanding their history and relevance to future associated industries. Areas of study include basic to advanced recording, mixing, mastering techniques in both analogue and digital landscapes and spatial audio experiences for emerging technologies. Modules are designed to integrate skills, knowledge and understanding of commercial music industries and their future development.

EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS

Record Producer (Commercial & Independent Artists): Works with artists to develop and shape their sound.
Beat Maker/Sample Creator: Produces beats for hip-hop, pop, and electronic music or sells sample packs.
Mixing Engineer: Specializes in blending recorded tracks into a polished, cohesive sound.
Mastering Engineer: Prepares final mixes for distribution by optimizing sound quality across platforms.
Sound Designer (Film, TV, Games, Theatre): Creates audio textures, effects, and atmospheres for media productions.
Live Sound Engineer: Manages and optimizes live concert audio for artists and venues.
Music Tech & Gear Developer: Works with companies designing plugins, software, and hardware for music production.
AI & Algorithmic Music Producer: Uses AI tools and generative music technology for innovative compositions.
Studio Owner/Manager: Runs a recording space, renting out time and services to artists and businesses.

COURSE DETAILS

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

SEMESTER 1

Compulsory Modules

Practical Theory
Instrumental Solo
Studio & Production 1
Music Programming 1

SEMESTER 2

Compulsory Modules

Mix Concepts
Audio Technology: Then, now and next
Studio & Production 2
Music Programming 2

SEMESTER 1

Compulsory Modules

Music Programming 3-Sound Design
Audio Mastering
Spatial Audio

SEMESTER 2

Compulsory Modules

Live Sound
Contemporary Electronica

Optional Modules

Studio & Production 4
Composing for Games
Industry Placement
Practical Theory 2

SEMESTER 1

Compulsory Modules

Advanced Sound Engineering
Composing for Broadcast

SEMESTER 2

Compulsory Modules

Working in the Music Industry
Professional Portfolio

TUTOR HIGHLIGHTS

OLIVER BETTS

Programme Leader for BMus Music Production & Sound Engineering

Olly is an engineer, producer, drummer, and signed artist since 2003 with Universal, Shangri-La, and Wixen Music.

Sync credits: GTA V, Guitar Hero, Batman Arkham City, Gossip Girl, Twilight, The Inbetweeners, 17 Again, and major brands like Dr. Martens, Burberry, and Adidas Y3.

Worked with: The Duke Spirit, UNKLE, CMAT, Thurston Moore, Josh T Pearson, Deep Throat Choir, Andy Burrows, Tim Wheeler, and more.

Collaborated with producers/engineers: Andrew Scheps, Flood, Alan Moulder, Chris Goss, David Wrench, Catherine Marks. Recorded at Abbey Road, Sunset Sound, Rancho De La Luna, RAK, Rockfield, and Village Recorders.
As a drummer, toured globally with The Duke Spirit, supporting REM, QOTSA, Bob Dylan, The Black Keys, Jane’s Addiction, and Incubus. Played Glastonbury, Coachella, Roskilde, Reading & Leeds, and more.

TV: Jools Holland, Letterman, Kimmel, Leno, Conan. Performed at Hollywood Bowl, O2, Royal Albert Hall, Wembley, Radio City Music Hall, Eden Stadium.

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