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Music and Sound Production with Integrated Foundation Year at Ravensbourne University London - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Ravensbourne University London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Course Overview Are you an aspiring media composer, sound designer or audio producer looking to develop your music and sound production skills? With access to cutting-edge equipment, the BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production with Integrated Foundation Year at Ravensbourne University London delves into the creation and production of sound and music across different contexts and industries, providing you with a diverse, industry-ready skillset and portfolio. Why study this music and sound production degree?

  • Develop specialisms and find your niche within the music and audiovisual industries.
  • Develop an understanding of music for media, sound design and audio production as distinct specialisms.
  • Add technical understanding and contextual background to your natural creativity and inner storyteller.
  • Direct preparation for work in the creative industries. Supercharge your music and production skills and apply them in a wide range of graduate roles.
  • Teaching staff and visiting professionals with strong industry experience.
  • Practice-based learning and collaborative work will boost your leadership and teamwork skills
Music and sound production make a vital contribution to not only media and communications, but culture as a whole. Sound moves people; it defines eras, shapes personalities, sells products and adds meaning to moving imagery on our screens. This music and sound production degree in London, UK, is for aspiring media composers, sound designers and audio producers who wish to supercharge their skills and apply them in a wide range of roles in the creative industries. The Integrated Foundation Year inclusion will give you the necessary knowledge and confidence to smoothly progress in this degree. You will develop specialisms which could include audio production in studio, live and location settings, sound design, songwriting, composition and soundtrack creation for film, television, games and immersive media (VR/AR). The course is practically-focused, and you will get an understanding of audio, sound arts and music as distinct specialisms, as well as how they intersect with storytelling and the moving image. Ultimately, you will be encouraged to apply the technical and creative aspects of sound and music production in a project-based learning environment. Industry ready At Ravensbourne University London, our aim is to create industry-ready mindsets and skillsets, so your transition from study to career is a seamless one. Collaboration is at the heart of this degree in music and sound production, so you will undertake project briefs with other students to realise projects as part of a team. Teaching staff include established academics and industry professionals in music production, audio engineering, film and TV, radio, animation, games and sonic arts. You will also benefit from a range of masterclasses and talks by visiting speakers. Are you the next artist to tell stories and illicit emotions through music and sound? Career pathways Music and sound production is a continually developing field that is key to the creative industries. Graduates go on to work in roles like composition and song writing, studio and live music and audio production, the audio-visual industries like film, television and games, sound engineering, or pursue postgraduate studies and academic careers.

Modules

The Integrated Foundation Year gives you the time, space, and support to build confidence and creativity while developing the core skills needed to thrive in the fast-paced music and sound industry. Modules: Module 1: Diagnostic Exploration – making informed choices Module 2: Technical – applying technical knowledge in practice Module 3: Specialist – innovating in specialist practice Module 4: Integration – preparing you for Year 2 of this course.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

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:
W376
Institution code:
R06
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5IELTS: 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each component of the test.
TOEFL (iBT)72TOEFL iBT: 72 points overall including minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17. We cannot accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition test. All tests must be taken in person at a test centre.
PTE Academic59PTE Academic or SELT: 59 overall with minimum 59 in each component of the test.
Trinity ISEPassTrinity College London B2 SELT ISE II: Pass overall with Pass in each component of the test.

Other tests may be accepted. Please view our website for full English language requirements and options. If you have any questions please email [email protected]

Ravensbourne English Language Requirements

https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/international-students/entry-requirements-and-visas/english-language-requirements

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9790 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9790 Year 1
Scotland £9790 Year 1
Wales £9790 Year 1
Channel Islands £9790 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9790 Year 1
EU £17500 Year 1
International £17500 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

Fees for UK, Republic of Ireland, and Channel Islands students are subject to increase for subsequent years of enrolment to the maximum capped level set by the UK Government (currently £9,790). Fees for EU and International students will be subject to an inflationary-linked rise for subsequent years of enrolment.
Music and Sound Production with Integrated Foundation Year at Ravensbourne University London - UCAS