Course Overview

This course is offered as a four-year program, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate degree. If youd like to become a record producer, production company manager, studio engineer, sound designer, or even a recording artist, this course will prepare you for a career in the music and entertainment industries. Substantial time will be spent in the studio where youll learn about audio applications and explore a number of processing techniques. Youll develop relevant management skills and a firm understanding of the music business. This makes sure youll leave Bucks ready to hit the ground running in this competitive, exciting and rewarding industry. The successful management of recording and production is still at the very heart of the UK music industry. During this course, youll learn about the importance of intellectual property €“ the ownership of an idea €“ and develop a solid understanding of how to negotiate contracts. This ensures you know how a real living can be made from the music industry. Youll learn about the unique nature of dealing with recording artists and how to maximize the potential of compositions with a variety of recording techniques. Additionally, we will also spend time focusing on a number of DIY approaches to the music business.

General Eligibility

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the 3-year undergraduate program, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a Level 4 course, will be considered for the 4-year program including a Foundation Year.

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Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic / IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (5.5)_x000D_ _x000D_ TOEFL iBT 72 overall 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 20 in Speaking, 18 in Reading