BA (Hons) Music Production

We expect students to have 48-64 UCAS points, however experience will also be considered.

You will be asked to present an audio portfolio and undertake an interview.

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

• Practical sessions
• Tutorials
• Lectures
• Group work
• Guest lectures
• Experience of work

• Demonstration of skills
• Application of skills
• Portfolio
• Project
• Creative reports
• Research portfolio

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. In previous years music students have had the chance to hold their own events at World Quarters, The Cut and Emporium as well as play festivals including BBC Radio 1’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.

Once you have successfully completed this course, you will be able to progress onto a masters in a relevant subject area or move into a career in music production.

Tuition Fees for full-time undergraduate UK and EU students is £9,000 per year. Read more about financial support.

NCG (the institution which Newcastle College University Centre belongs to) is in the process of applying for Indefinite Degree Awarding Powers. Read more about what this means about our offer here.