Media and Music Production BA (Hons)

Are you interested in the evolution of media and the impact and role of music in the creative industries? Media and Music Production at Keele combines the theoretical and practical understanding of two creative subjects, enabling you to develop and demonstrate your skills using a wide range of equipment. Gain industry knowledge and become experienced with studio facilities, preparing you for a career aligned to your graduate aspirations and technical skill-set.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/>- On-demand access to the Media Building – gain practical skills using film, sound and image production facilities<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from our Apple MacBook Loan Scheme throughout your degree<br/><br/><br/>- Film Studies and Media at Keele is ranked Top 10 in England for student positivity* NSS 2023 (Broad-based universities) *based on overall student satisfaction, which is an average score across 27 questions asked in the NSS<br/><br/><br/>- Work placement opportunities to enhance your career prospects and network with industry partners<br/><br/><br/>- Graduate with a substantial music and audio portfolio using industry standard software and hardware<br/><br/><br/>Studying a combined honours degree in Media and Music Production at Keele is a great combination for creative individuals who wish to blend their practical abilities with their understanding of contemporary forms of communication.<br/><br/>Media and Music Production encourages you to explore the developments of media over time and apply your learning to consider influential factors such as culture and technology. You will explore media in the context of business, politics and history and will review and analyse a range of media forms such as social media and the news. This provides insight into the various aspects of digital media, allowing you to critically evaluate the evolution of content and ideas.<br/><br/>Combining Media and Music Production, encourages you to examine the cultural contexts in which sound is produced for and consumed in various media forms. You will engage with research and actively develop effective skills in written and verbal communication as well as creative presentation methods to showcase your learning. With this, you will have the opportunity to get involved with a number of exciting activities such as broadcasting, photography, film making and sound recording; equipping you with skills to produce high quality media content.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.