Course summary
Got a passion for music production? Hoping to pursue a music degree here at Solent University? This year-long popular music production foundation programme is structured to equip you with the broad range of production and performance skills you’ll need to progress onto a full degree. This course enables students from widely varied backgrounds and with varying aspirations, to develop their music production and performance skills, whilst helping to acclimatise to the ethos and expectations associated with higher education study in general, and study at undergraduate level. Throughout their studies, students will have access to a range of contemporary, industry-standard software and plugins including; Logic Pro X, Ableton Live Suite, Pro Tools and Native Instruments’ Komplete. Students also enjoy access to our professional recording studios, acoustically treated workstations, DJ equipment/facilities, music labs, and instrumental practice rooms. Students build a broad knowledge of music production, studio recording and live sound engineering. What does this course lead to? On completion of the foundation year you choose to progress onto the BA (Hons) Digital Music degree. Who is this course for? Students who are new to music production/music performance or those who do not yet meet the entry requirements for an undergraduate music production degree will benefit most from the foundation programme.
Modules
FOUNDATION MODULES Digital Music (Introduction) Popular Music Production (Introduction) Musicianship Music Industries Music in Context Major Project Successful completion of the foundation year will see you automatically progress onto the BA (Hons) Digital Music degree where you will study the following modules: YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES Digital Music Production and Composition 1 Digital Music Production and Composition 2 Studio Practice Electronic Music in Context (Historical) Artist Development 1 - The Music Industries Digital Music Live 1 - Creation YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES Mixing Artist Development 2: Branding and Self-Release Digital Music Live 2: Performance Electronic Music in Context (Contemporary) Music and Sound for Film YEAR 2 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each academic year) Digital DJing Music and Sound for Games YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES Digital Music Final Major Project Artist Development 3: Industry Portfolio Artist Development 4: Networking and Promotion Collaborative Project YEAR 3 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each academic year). Advanced Mixing and Mastering Surround Mixing
Assessment method
This largely practical course is mostly assessed through music-related projects with accompanying reports; though also incorporates presentations, love performances and portfolios (where applicable).
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:
- DM03
- Institution code:
- S30
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
For information about applying to Solent as an International applicant, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/help-for-international-students
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - M
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A
Extended Project
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - PPP
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - MP
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma - MM
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma - MM
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma - D
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate - D
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh) - D
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh) - MM
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh) - MP
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh) - PPP
IELTS minimum score of 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.0 in each component of reading, writing , speaking and listening. TOEFL (IBT) minimum score of 71 overall with a minimum of 19 in each component of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components |
Student Outcomes
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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 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £14000 | Year 1 |
International | £14000 | 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
Sponsorship information
Solent University offers a number of bursaries, grants and scholarships. For more information, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/finance/grants-bursaries-scholarships/bursaries
Provider information
Southampton, Solent University
East Park Terrace
Southampton
SO14 0YN