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Course summary
PLEASE NOTE This course is available only for direct entry in to the third and final year (Level 6).
- Are you an aspiring DJ or electronic music producer looking to enhance your skills? Or are you an aspiring studio engineer with a passion for recording bands and artists alongside mixing live sound events? This degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills to produce, mix and master music. As a student you will gain a deep knowledge of music production and cover topics like Electronic Music Production, Audio Production, Synthesis and Sound Design, Studio and Venue Acoustics, and Sound Experimentation. Our hands-on course is designed to give you a true understanding of what it’s like to work in the industry. This degree has been developed to meet demand from industry. You will have access to 10 recording studios, an in-house record label and our gig space The Venue. Our work experience team will support you to build a strong portfolio through work placements. This year music students had the chance to hold their own events at World Quarters, The Cut and Emporium as well as play festivals like Radio One’s Big Weekend. Guest lectures provide masterclasses and talks to our students, and this year we were joined by artists like SKANTIA, Chris Cue and Andy Lee from Loop Masters, as well as top producer Mark Jenkins from Hot Creations.
Modules
Year One (Core): Production Analysis • Industry Studies Electronic Music Pathway: • Electronic Music Production • DJ Technology in Performance • Intro to Synthesis and Sound Design • MIDI and Analogue Devices • Electronic Music Techniques Music Technology, Production and Sound Engineering pathway: • Audio Production • Sound Reinforcement • Industry Practice • Cable and Connection Technologies • Studio and Venue Acoustics Year Two (Core): Project Planning • Creative Project Electronic Music Pathway: • Remixing • Events Planning • Modular Synthesis • Music Theory for Electronic Musicians • Audio Recording for Electronic Musicians Music Technology, Production and Sound Engineering pathway • Advanced Audio/Media Production • Advanced Live Audio Production • Sound Experimentation • Project Electronics • Rigging for Entertainment Industry -OR- Music Theory for Producers Year Three (Core): Career planning and Entrepreneurship • Research and Production Project Electronic Music Pathway: • Live Electronic Music • Electronic Music for Creative Media Music Technology, Production and Sound Engineering pathway • Applied Audio Techniques • Post Production Techniques
Assessment method
The degree is taught through: • Practical sessions • Tutorials • Lectures • Group work • Guest lectures • Experience of work. Students are assessed through: • Demonstration of skills • Application of skills • Portfolio • Project • Creative reports • Research portfolio
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- W300
- Institution code:
- N23
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Level 5 Foundation Degree, HND or Diploma in Higher Education.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Once we have reviewed your application you will be be asked to submit a Digital Performance/Production portfolio compromising a minute video presentation introducing yourself; What are your performance/production ambitions and passions and what are your reasons for applying for the BA (Hons) in particular and a piece of audio (as a link to a web-based resource) that you have either composed, remixed, created, performed, adapted, programmed.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA