Sound Engineering and Music Production

If you are planning a career in sound engineering and music production, this Sound Engineering and Music Production BSc(Hons) degree could be for you. The course has been designed to help you develop the practical skills and knowledge to help you succeed in this exciting and evolving industry. Studying Sound Engineering with Music Production doesn't just lead to a career, it's a gateway to improved prospects, increased earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in the ever-evolving landscape of music technology.

The course has a clear focus on music production and combines a broad mix of modules, from technical to creative. The topics you'll cover aim to provide vital skills in advanced music and live sound production, mixing and mastering techniques, immersive audio skills, critical listening and production analyses, game audio, and sound for film and media.

Why Study Sound Engineering and Music Production BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
To enhance your learning experience, you'll study in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities, with access to recording studios, mixing studios, industry standard outboard compressors and equalisers, plugins and other software tools. We supplement our teaching with guest lectures and masterclasses from professional music producers, equipment designers and media producers. In recent years, we’ve welcomed producer Tony Platt (AC/CD, Bob Marley, Iron Maiden, Paul McCartney) and live sound engineer Jon Burton (The Prodigy, Pet Shop Boys, Radiohead) to campus, among many others.

You can also participate in an optional supervised work placement in your area of interest in your third year. It is also accredited by the Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES), which means it has been acknowledged by industry professionals to meet the industry needs.

You’ll be learning from the best on this course, too, as the University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.

Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

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As a student here, you’ll benefit from inspirational teaching and access to innovative facilities and high-quality teaching and learning spaces, across two close-knit campuses, located right in the heart of Huddersfield town.

The University of Huddersfield focuses on preparing you for real-world experiences in your field, with simulated workspaces such as TV and radio studios, a trading room, and mock law court and hospital facilities.

As an undergraduate student, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake professional work-related experience whilst studying at Huddersfield. Students have gained invaluable experience both in the UK and internationally, working for brands such as Honda, BT, Siemens and PwC, to name but a few. Huddersfield also offer the Global Professional Award alongside your degree so you can gain valuable skills and attributes that employers are looking for.

Located in the foothills of the Pennines and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield is a beautiful, student-friendly town with plenty for you to explore and it enjoys a low cost of living, meaning you'll have more to do more!

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