Music Production (online) MA

Nottingham Trent University

This innovative online course is designed for accomplished music producers working across an extensive range of genres, whether your passion lies in mainstream, experimental, alternative or traditional styles. Taught in partnership with Tileyard, the world’s largest professional music community, the Music Production Masters degree challenges you to push creative boundaries, combining traditional and emerging practices to craft innovative solutions in sound design, recording, and production. You’ll engage with cutting-edge technologies and industry methods, applying them in ways that reflect their cultural and societal relevance.Throughout the course, you’ll conduct in-depth research within your chosen specialism, exploring new possibilities and expanding your creative horizons. At the same time, you’ll build a personalised career development plan, honing the skills, attributes, and professional practices essential for success in the dynamic music production landscape.The programme is focused on equipping you to navigate and excel in the rapidly evolving music industry, providing a solid foundation for future opportunities.You’ll be paired with an industry mentor, matched to your project and/or specialism. They’ll work with you throughout your studies, acting as an external source of advice, support, contacts, and possibly employment opportunitiesNTU’s virtual resources provide a comprehensive education from the comfort of your home while fostering collaboration across the NTU x Tileyard community. By combining on-demand services with regular virtual one-to-one sessions and workshops, you’ll stay fully connected and supported throughout your studies.Careers and employabilityWhat roles do our graduates go on to?Studio ownerRecording engineerProducerSongwriterMixing engineerMastering engineerMusic for media composerArtist, working for a record label/publisherYouFirst – working with our Employability TeamStudying at a popular university has many benefits, none more so than having access to a large employability team.Our friendly, experienced careers consultants will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice you won't find in a book or on the internet. You can benefit from this at any time during your studies and up to three years after completing your course.