Bath Spa University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Innovate and thrive as a music producer, film and games composer, sound designer or audio professional on our industry focused degree.
- Our graduates make significant contributions to the UK music scene, and include artist-producers signed to labels such as Shogun, Hospital Records, Sony, XL, UKF and Hessle Audio.
- We have graduates that work in Film and TV Sound and Composition on internationally acclaimed series and films, including graduates that are now BAFTA winners and nominees for their Audio Post Production.
- Specialise or combine areas of Music Production, Composition, Sound Design, and Audio Production for Games, Film and TV through a course that supports your creative and industry aspirations.
- Contemporary urban, dance and commercial music creation and production
- Mixing and Mastering
- Composition for film, TV and games
- Audio Production and post-production for film and TV
- Sound Design and audio implementation for the games industry
Modules
Year one We encourage you to explore and grow your existing creative activities alongside important foundational practical and interpretive skills. This is supported in topics such as audio recording and production, sound design, critical listening, and the exploration of the relationship between music and sound to picture. Year two Take your skills and creativity into the professional arena, complimented by a series of creative and industry guest lectures, with the opportunity to engage with external collaboration, an internship or an industry placement. You’re guided toward greater technical competence in the core areas of sound production, critical listening and sound design. We also introduce multimedia skills that will open the opportunity of creative multidisciplinary projects and support the creation of powerful self-marketing and promotional tools. Year three The final year of the degree offers industry level optional pathways including the areas of Sonic Signature, Game Audio, Composition for Media, Sonic Performance, Audio Post Production, and Audio Visual Practice, from which you can select a specialised route to support your creative and professional aspirations. You will also get individual support in designing and managing a larger scale creative project of your choice, which we offer as an alternative to a traditional dissertation. All of the assignments in this final year are designed to be the foundation of your professional portfolio, and many are submitted as public facing online content.
Assessment method
All assessment is through coursework, with the majority of assignments aiming to develop your professional portfolio. Some modules have a supporting written element, as we are committed to developing your written communication skills as a way of empowering you to discuss your own work and the work of others. Tutors are always available to support assignments and particular assessment style preferences if needed.
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- J931
- Institution code:
- B20
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
T Level - M
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Applicants who meet the entry criteria will be invited to submit a digital portfolio of your work. More details will be supplied on invitation. More information is available on our website: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/how-to-apply/portfolio-interview-and-auditions-advicempa/
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18585 | Year 1 |
| International | £18585 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Bath Spa University
Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN