Course summary
Are you an electronic music producer keen to turn your passion into a thriving career? Our Electronic Music Production degree, not only teaches you how to create and produce high-quality music but also immerses you in the business side of the music industry. From day one, you’ll be hands-on; mastering the fundamentals of music production, sampling and synthesis and advanced techniques in sound design, immersive audio using Dolby Atmos, binaural and spatial audio, live electronic performance, mixing and mastering. This course offers a holistic approach to electronic music production where you’ll learn to compose, produce, and perform music that stands out. Guided by experienced producers and industry professionals, you’ll gain experience with state-of-the-art equipment including synthesisers, effects processors, controllers and industry-standard Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) including Ableton Live and Logic Pro. This course also goes beyond technical skills, offering insights into the music industry, trends and emerging revenue streams to ensure you’re not just making music, but also ensuring you are well-prepared to navigate and thrive in the competitive electronic music scene. Why Choose This Course? • Creative Freedom: Create original music spanning genres like EDM, Hip Hop, Techno, Drum & Bass, and Grime (we could go on and on). • Expert Guidance: Learn from successful industry professionals who bring real-world experience to the classroom. • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access cutting-edge studios, production suites and industry-standard tools at your chosen campus—Bristol, Manchester, or Plymouth. • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic, supportive community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for music production. Throughout your studies you’ll also have access to a substantial guest lecture programme with topics ranging from demonstration and instruction in new technology to personal viewpoints and techniques from experienced professional practitioners. Whether you're looking to become an electronic music producer, sound designer, mixing and mastering engineer, live performer, or even a label manager, this course will give you the skills, tools and opportunities to get there. This course is taught by dBs Institute and awarded by Falmouth University. Modules Year 1 ● Studio Practice ● Electronic Music Production ● Production Analysis ● Mixing ● Synthesis & Sound Design ● Industry Foundations Year 2 ● Hardware Production ● Immersive Audio ● Advanced Mixing & Mastering ● Electronic Music Performance ● Industry Practice ● Research Practice Year 3 ● Innovation: Exploration ● Innovation: Realisation ● Investigation ● Professional Portfolio Development ● Professional Portfolio Delivery ● Research Project Full course details and module information can be found on our website. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes.
Assessment method
You will be developing your core sound as an electronic producer, learning the fundamentals of audio production and recording through a mixture of DAW and studio-based sessions, you'll have access to extensive studio facilities and bookable equipment. You'll learn through practical workshops, lectures, seminars, group and individual tutorials, and tutor and peer feedback on your work. Assessment Methods: Assessments are 100% coursework. Written assignments. Presentations. Portfolio development of creative, practical and/or technical work.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W383
- Institution code:
- D16
- Campus name:
- DBS Institute Bristol
- Campus code:
- D
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
We welcome applications from students wishing to transfer from their current course or to top up an FdA, HND or similar qualification. Year 2 Entry: 120 Credits Year 3 Entry: 240 Credits
International applicants
We regret that this course is not available to international applicants who would require a Student Visa. If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.dbsinstitute.ac.uk/all-courses/ba-hons-electronic-music-production
English language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests. Where an offer of a place is conditional on you meeting our English language requirement, you will need to meet that condition before your offer is made unconditional and you can begin studying. We can only accept tests that have been completed within the last two years.
You can find full information of accepted qualification on our validating partner's website.
https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
dBs Institute
2 Mitchell Lane
Bristol
BS1 6BU