BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production at University of West London

Programme overview

This electronic music production degree takes people with an existing passion for electronic music and, through a systematic programme of artist development, equips them with the skills and confidence to achieve their creative goals. Each artist on the course will be exposed to the huge range of opportunities that exist in the music industry, to exploit the commercial potential of their talents. The University of West London provides a unique approach to the field of electronic music education by allowing space for individual talent to flourish.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 - 7 years part-time; 1 year top-up | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This electronic music course is a three-year journey of personal artistic development and musical creativity in which you will learn to harness and master hardware and software instruments to develop and perfect your productions. Through theory and practical studies, you will come to consider electronic music as not a single genre but as a way of making music that can be applied to a multitude of styles. Modules include: Audio-Visual Design; Sonic Art; Electronic Music for Film and Games; Emerging Technologies; Major Project; Audio Principles; Synthesis and Sampling; EDM Practice; Popular Music Analysis; Studio Recording.

Career pathways

Once you complete your Electronic Music Production course, you could go on to work in a range of job roles, including music producer, DJ/remixer and sound artist. Past graduates have gone on to work with the likes of Lady Gaga, Maroon Five, Peter Gabriel, U2 and Trevor Horn. Job roles include: music artist/performer; music producer; DJ/remixer; audio-visual artist; mix engineer; studio recording engineer; sound artist; sound designer - film and TV.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112-128; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. Candidates without a level 3 Music Technology qualification are required to provide a portfolio. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: 06383W, 383W, W398.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027); Top-up (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027); Top-up (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 - 7 years part-time; 1 year top-up

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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