Course summary
The BA (Hons) Music Production course gives you the chance to create music and sound in a variety of contexts. As well as addressing the ‘how?’ of music and sound production, the course also tackles the ‘why?’; providing you with a deeper understanding of philosophies, workflows and future-proof technical approaches to music and sound production. Fundamentally, this course allows you to pursue a fulfilling career in a range of music and creative industries roles. The course will provide you with everything you need to bring your technical knowledge and creativity to real-word, live and studio settings. You will know the fundamentals required to collaborate with others, work with artists, and record other musicians’ sounds. However, you will also learn all you need to create your own electronic music and develop your skills as a potential future artist, remixer, programmer or game audio designer. During the course, you will undertake hands-on learning in our high-tech facilities, and have direct access to cutting-edge equipment and software. You will also understand the technical requirements of a professional creative brief and know the effective approaches to answer it, implementing production concepts that you’ve learned and incorporating appropriate terminology. Our world-class industry lecturers – who know the ins and outs of the creative process – will be with you every step of the way, offering direction and support. You will also have the opportunity to choose modules, such as Game Sound & Music, Electroacoustic Composition, and Vocal Capture and Production. These optional modules will help you to focus your studies and create the career route that’s right for you. The options you choose can help you forge a successful career in a range of music-based industries, such as game audio industries, electronic music, the recording industry, the live music industry, the film and TV industry, the audio post-production industry and education industry.
Modules
Year 1 The Creative Industries Computer Music Production Audio Capture methods and Equipment Sample Based Production Creative Music Sequencing The Creative Industries and You Multitrack Mixing Applied Synthesus Composition toolkit for Producers Year 2 Defining Your Practice in Context Studio Practice and Engineering Advanced Synthesis Exploring Practice Through Collaboration creative Mix techniques Music Production in Context Year 3 Final Project Answering a Creative brief Audio Post-Production The Art of Mastering Professional Portfolio
Assessment method
Assessment methods are varied and balanced to suit a wide range of learners: Practical Exams Written exams Practical coursework Multimedia coursework Written coursework Presentations Video/Multimedia submissions Project/Portfolio submission Analysis Ensemble/Individual performance
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
BIMM University welcomes applicants from International countries that will require a Student Visa to study in the UK. Applicants must meet requirements set by UKVI. Upon acceptance of an offer you will be required to attend a consultation with a member of the International Admissions team.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Once your application is received, you will be contacted by a member of the admissions team to arrange an interview. Full guidelines on what to prepare will be emailed to you.
Portfolio
Applicants are required to bring a portfolio of work to their interview. Details on what to prepare will be provided once a date and time has been booked.
Other
Our auditions and interviews are conducted in a relaxed and supportive manner. They are as much about you assessing us and making sure BIMM Music Institute is the right place for you to study. The audition or interview also gives you another opportunity to learn more about the course you have applied for. Auditions, Interviews and Portfolio Submissions Depending on which course you choose, you may need to attend an audition, interview or submit a portfolio of work as part of your application.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | a minimum of 5.5 must be achieved in each band (Reading, writing, listening, speaking) |
Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | A minimum overall score of 170, and no lower than 165 in each band |
TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | the minimum points must met in each band: Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
PTE Academic | 59 | A minimum score of 59 overall. At least 59 must be achieved in all four skills |
We also accept the following qualifications: - ESOL Skills for Life Level B2 (Higher B2 on CEFR Scale) - IGCSE English Language (First Language) at C/4 or above - IGCSE English Language (Second Language) at B/3 or above - International Baccalaureate Standard English A at grade 4, OR Higher Level English B at grade 4. If you have studied a different English Language qualification, please send details to the admissions team and we will confirm if it can be accepted. Applicants that need a student visa to study will be required to have taken a UKVI approved qualification, achieving the minimum requirements. Full details can be viewed on our website. Applicants must have met the minimum requirement and be in receipt of results prior to enrolment.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
EU | £15950* | Year 1 |
England | £9535* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
International | £15950* | 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
Sponsorship information
Each year we offer various bursaries and scholarships. For further information, please view details on the BIMM University website
Provider information
BIMM University
38-42 Brunswick Street West
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 1EL