BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production

Students will build skills in sound and music production, studio and location recording, electronic arrangement, composition, editing and postproduction.

They will begin to think about their own music composition and sound design, building confidence by working to set briefs. They will also gain a fundamental knowledge of the industry and the varied opportunities for work they will be aiming for.

We encourage students to start thinking about their contextual studies research.

Modules may include*:

• Music and Sound Theory Fundamentals
• DAW Software Techniques
• Studio Production Workflows
• Audio Production Workflows
• Professional Life Practice: "Developing your Practice"
• Professional Life Practice: "Exploring your Practice".

*Subject to change.

Students will gain a greater understanding of equipment and software and think about the specialist areas of music composition and sound design in which they are used.

This will allow them to enhance their practice and develop their own approach based on standard industry workflows.

Students will engage in creative briefs that encourage them to collaborate with other students and create work as part of a team.

Modules may include*:

• Composition
• Sound Synthesis and Digital Audio Processing
• Music for Film and TV
• Sound Postproduction for Film and TV
• Advanced Mixing and Mastering
• Music and Sound for Games and Interactive Media
• Professional Life Practice: "Applying your Practice"
• Work-based learning.

*Subject to change.

Students will bring their learning together in a final portfolio of skills.

Alongside this, they will complete a self-initiated project. We ask students to show their contextual studies research and thinking in a long form dissertation. The final portfolio will act as a showreel or promotional tool for entry into the industry.

Modules may include*:

• Specialist Project
• Major Project
• Professional Profile Development
• Professional Life Practice: "Situating your Practice".

*Subject to change.

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English in addition to any of the below;

• Two A Levels at grade CC or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade MPP
• UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
• T Level (pass or above)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma
• International Baccalaureate at grade 24 or above
• Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 64 UCAS Tariff points

At Ravensbourne we take a flexible approach to admissions, as we want you to know exactly what you need to achieve in your exams to guarantee a place on the course. We still think exams are important and look forward to hearing about your successes, but we place just as much importance on the work you will share with us as part of our interview and/or portfolio process.

Selection criteria:

Students should ideally have a background in creative media production or music. Applicants are expected to submit a portfolio of work, which can take the form of a showreel/demo showcasing a range of their skills or links to previous and current samples of work. Applications without a portfolio are accepted, but the applicant will be asked to attend an interview with a panel of course staff members.

We may also consider a combination of portfolio and academic qualifications and take into consideration progress made during studies and/or relevant work experience.

Music and sound production is a continually developing field that is key to the creative industries. Graduates go on to work in roles like composition and song writing, studio and live music and audio production, the audio-visual industries like film, television and games, sound engineering, or pursue postgraduate studies and academic careers.

UK students

Simply select your chosen start date using the 'Apply now' dropdown at the top of this page, and you will be directed to the appropriate course page on the UCAS website.  The UCAS code for this course is located in the course overview bar at the top of this page.

The UCAS website will guide you through the simple application process. You can also apply through your school or college using the UCAS system.

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The entry requirements for this course can be found in the relevant section above.

International students

Simply select your chosen start date using the 'Apply now' dropdown at the top of this page, and you will be directed to the appropriate application form.

For information on study routes, visa requirements, studying in England,  language and entry requirements, application requirements and access to international agents, please visit our international section.

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Admission onto this course is also subject to successful completion of an interview and portfolio.

Portfolio

Your portfolio should consist of a single Word or PDF document containing online links to three examples of original Music or Sound Design. 

If possible, please include at least one example created for a form of audio-visual or interactive media (e.g. music or sound design for a short film, animation or game).

If you do not have three examples of original composition work, you may also include sound recordings or audio production work, such as band recordings and audio mixes, or examples of musicianship, such as a video of you playing an instrument.

The content can be uploaded in online platforms, such as Soundcloud, Youtube or Vimeo, or a personal website. Include short paragraph of text explaining your role on each piece.

Interview

Be prepared to discuss the pieces in your portfolio during you interview, covering how and why you made the work from both a technical and creative angle. 

You can’t learn in a vacuum. At Ravensbourne University London, industry connection is ingrained into everything we do. We will equip you for success in the creative and digital industries, ensuring you are truly industry ready upon graduation. Our tutors are respected academics and practitioners with substantial experience and industry links.

You will be part of a diverse community of creatives, working collaboratively to explore new professional practices. Ravensbourne has strong industry links with a range of high-profile companies, including: Apple, Barclays, the BBC, European Space Agency, Marks & Spencer, Museum of London, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Samsung and many more.

Find out more about our tuition fees and whether you qualify for financial support during your studies. 

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• Paying your fees
• Scholarships, bursaries and other discounts

If you have any questions, we'd love to hear from you. 

Get in touch with a member of our admissions team:

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E: [email protected]

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