Record Production MA

Overview

Would you like to advance your career in the highly competitive fast-paced music industry?

This advanced course in record production will show you how to define a creative vision for a project while also managing relationships in the studio.

A team of world-renowned record producers, composers, arrangers and engineers leads this master’s in music production. Based at one of the largest audio complexes in Europe, you will have access to an enviable array of studio equipment and performance spaces, as well as opportunities to network with fellow artists and musicians.

Course detail

Your studies will incorporate the production of popular recorded music from both a theoretical and practical standpoint. You will deconstruct and analyse the process of record production, enhancing your ability to understand today’s music industry.

The course has been designed to combine the technical skills of advanced recording, digital signal processing and mixing with 'human skills', such as managing sessions, pre-production, developing your career, communication, and performance in the studio.

As you progress through the course, you will become more aware of social and consumer trends in the music industry and create a personal development plan to help you achieve your career goals.

Career

Once you graduate you could go on to work as a:

• sound engineer
• post-production engineer
• recording artist
• producer
• composer
• re-mixer
• studio manager
• company director
• product developer
• product demonstrator

Alternatively, you may want to explore a related area of study, such as Advanced Music Technology. You could also take an MPhil or PhD in areas such as Popular Music Production or Electronic/Electroacoustic Composition.

You need an honours degree (2:1 or above) in music technology or a related subject, advanced musical knowledge (although knowledge of notation and instrumental skills are not required), a portfolio of degree level or professional work, and a written statement. We may also offer you a place based on relevant experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications are considered individually.