MA Record Production at University of West London

Programme overview

Would you like to advance your career in the highly competitive, fast-paced music industry? This advanced record production course will show you how to define a creative vision for a project while also managing relationships in the studio. A team of world-renowned record producers, composers, arrangers and engineers leads this Masters in music production.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course has been designed to combine the technical skills of advanced recording, digital signal processing and mixing with 'human skills', such as managing sessions, pre-production, developing your career, communication and performance in the studio. Your studies will incorporate the production of popular recorded music from both a theoretical and practical standpoint. You will deconstruct and analyse the process of record production, enhancing your ability to understand today’s music industry. Modules include: Approaches to Recording; Performance in the Studio; The Development of Audio Technology; Why have there been and continue to be so few women producers?; Combining Sounds; Research Methods; Manipulating Sounds; Masters Project.

Career pathways

Record production degree graduates can go on to work in a variety of music and sound-based fields. Alternatively, you may want to explore a related area of study, such as Advanced Music Technology. Job roles include: sound engineer; post-production engineer; recording artist; producer; composer; re-mixer; studio manager; company director.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You need: an honours degree (2:1 or above) in music technology or a related subject. advanced musical knowledge (although knowledge of notation and instrumental skills are not required). a portfolio of degree level or professional work; a written statement. We may also offer you a place based on relevant experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications are considered individually. Find out more about our processes for recognising previous experience . We look for students who show enthusiasm and a passion for the subject through previous study or professional experience. IELTS 6.5 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement of 6.5 overall score for IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). You will also need advanced musical knowledge (although knowledge of notation and instrumental skills are not required), and to provide us with:

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,200 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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

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