Music Production BA (Hons)

The BA in Music Production is intended to prepare you for a growing, and ever-evolving industry. The course is specifically designed to ready you for a range of potential avenues of music creation, for example working in the video game industry or in the world of live music, or working as an educator. We aim to provide you with the broad range of transferrable skills required to be a self-producing Artist. You will develop a breadth of skills within the digital domain, the studio environment, and – perhaps most importantly – academically. <br/><br/>Music Production at the University of Northampton is split into three stages. In the first stage you’ll develop proficiencies across all areas of the music production domain. In the second and third stages you’ll have the opportunity to specialise; choosing from a range of areas, including music production, composition, live sound and sound for media and gaming industry, sound design, and music education. With regards to employment, 95% of students<br/>go on to work and / or study within 15 months after the course.*<br/><br/>**By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:**<br/><br/><br/>- You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. <br/><br/><br/>- Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop** to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).<br/><br/><br/>- At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2025 - and we wont ask for a deposit for September 2025***. <br/><br/><br/>- Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.<br/><br/><br/>- Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. <br/><br/><br/>**The Northampton Employment Promise** <br/><br/><br/>- In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.<br/><br/><br/>✱ National Student Survey (NSS) 2023<br/>✱✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information<br/>✱✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information