Music and Sound Production Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

BA (Hons) Music & Sound Production at Middlesex University develops your creative, technical and professional skills to create, record and produce music and sound. Through hands-on studio practice, collaborative projects and industry-focused briefs, you’ll explore music production, recording, mixing, sound design and audio post-production across music, film, games and immersive media. You’ll have the freedom to develop your own creative direction, exploring the areas of music and sound that interest you while preparing to turn your ideas into professional practice.

Why study BA Music & Sound Production at Middlesex?

You’ll develop the practical and creative skills needed to work across today’s evolving music and sound industries, from recording and production to sound design, post-production and interactive audio.

Practical, studio-based learning is at the heart of the course, giving you experience of professional workflows, tools and production techniques. You’ll create original music and audio projects while developing your technical confidence and creative identity.

You’ll have opportunities to build industry connections through placements, live projects and collaborations, working with creative partners and other students across disciplines. You’ll also learn from experienced musicians, producers, composers and sound practitioners who bring current industry knowledge into your studies.

What will you learn?

You’ll develop the creative, technical and professional skills needed to produce music and sound for a range of contemporary applications. Through practical projects and collaborative work, you’ll build a portfolio that demonstrates your abilities across music, media and audio production.

You will learn how to:

• Develop professional skills in music production, recording, mixing, sound design and audio post-production\
• Create, edit and produce high-quality music and sound using industry-standard studios, equipment and software\
• Explore specialist areas including game audio, film sound, immersive audio and composition\
• Apply recording, production and sound design techniques to creative and industry-focused projects\
• Collaborate with musicians, producers, filmmakers, game developers and other creative practitioners\
• Develop your understanding of the music industry and emerging technologies, including their impact on professional practice

By the end of the course, you’ll have developed a versatile combination of creative, technical and professional skills, supported by a portfolio of original music and audio work. You’ll be prepared for opportunities across music production, recording, sound design, post-production, film and TV, games, immersive audio and the wider creative industries.