BA (Hons) Music Production at Anglia Ruskin University

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.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences  |  Department: Cambridge School of Art  |  Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

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. Year 1: Music in Context, Electronic Music Composition, Studio Techniques, Music Production. Year 2: Mixing and Mastering, Music Business, Ruskin Module; options include Interactive Sound Design for Games, Production Sound for Film and Media, Music Marketing and Promotion, Post-Production Sound for Film and Media. Year 3: Creative Industries Major Project, Collaborative Project, Portfolio.

Career pathways

There’s quite a few clubs that you can work at if you are a music student, and gain experience. 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.

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