Music Production

If you dream of a career in music production, audio engineering, mastering or mixing, DMU’s course in Music Production is designed for you.

The programme delves into the science and technology behind audio and recording systems, teaching you how to use them effectively in recording, mixing, mastering, and sound design.

You will explore the principles of studio technology, gaining a deep understanding of both digital and analogue systems, as well as the acoustic environments crucial to professional audio work. Through a series of core modules, the course will help you to master the fundamentals of audio engineering, grasp the acoustical principles of musical sound, and develop key studio techniques.

This hands-on course will give you the knowledge and practical skills needed for a wide range of careers, including studio recording, audio and post-production, sound system installation and management, and audio for film and TV. Our graduates have successfully secured roles with leading companies like Bauer Media and Spotify.

Key features

Build your practical skills in our state-of-the-art creative technology studios, featuring professional audio recording and broadcast-quality radio production facilities. Each studio is equipped with advanced mixing desks, digital audio workstations, and extensive libraries of audio effects and samples.

Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.

Meet producers and promoters living and working in the East Midlands area and find out how you can develop your professional practice as an artist, producer, mixer or engineer.

Work on an exciting range of real-life projects and meet like-minded students through our student societies, including the Audio Recording Society and Sound Design Society.

Enhance your professional skills and work experience with industry placements, at companies such as HQ Recording Studio, a leading studio specialising in Urban, R&B and Hip Hop.

Gain valuable, industry-relevant experience by contributing to the award-winning Demon Media group, which includes the Demon FM radio station and Demon TV.

Present your work at some of Leicester's most important cultural institutions, including the CURVE Theatre, the Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre, and creative hub LCB Depot.

Benefit from guest lectures from music industry specialists. Previous guest speakers from the music industry have included producers, managers, distributors, studio reps, and A&R reps.

At DMU, the focus is on your future - with work experience opportunities on every course, an employability-boosting careers award, and industry-led course content, you'll be well prepared to start your career.

You’ll get guaranteed work experience opportunities with UK and overseas placements, internships, and personalised training. DMU has been named the UK’s Best University for Work Experience (RateMyPlacement 2024 & 2025), offering personalised careers support, industry connections, and placements with global names like Rolls-Royce and Adobe.

DMU is one of only a few universities where you’ll benefit from modular, block teaching where you’ll study one subject at a time for deeper learning and better results.

Situated in the heart of Leicester, a vibrant student-friendly city, the campus is just a short walk from everything the city has to offer. Its central location means you can hop on a train and be in cities like London, Birmingham and Nottingham in around an hour or less.