Music Production and Performance BA (Hons) at University of Northampton

This JAMES-accredited course develops your skills across music production, composition, live sound and sound design for media and games, while giving you access to industry-standard software, hardware and specialist facilities throughout. It is ideal to help you build your technical, performance and music technology skills to a professional level, enhancing your stagecraft and musicianship through guidance and insight from industry professionals.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology  |  Department: Music and Arts  |  Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time with Foundation: 4 years; Part Time: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll develop a broad understanding of contemporary music practice, building skills in performance, composition, recording, production and creative technologies. In your first year, you’ll establish a strong foundation in musicianship, music theory and studio practice while gaining experience of music production software and recording techniques. Modules include Media and Creative Industries, Computer Music Techniques, The Recording Studio, Composition and Theory, Practical Musicianship, Recording Techniques, Sound for Screen, The Creative Practitioner, Sound Design for Games and Apps, Creativity and Technology, Developing Musicianship, Recording and Mixing Techniques.

Career pathways

This course is an excellent foundation for careers in all parts of the music industry including musician, performer, producer, songwriter, artist liaison and more. Studying this course will also provide you with transferable skills that employers find highly valuable.

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