BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production in Cambridge United Kingdom | Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University | Cambridge United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 15,900
(c. USD21,320.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Establish the groundwork for your career as a commercial music producer or audio engineer through our Music and Sound Production degree program. We'll provide you with cutting-edge techniques and hands-on experience using various audio production tools. Develop a versatile portfolio that prepares you for today's collaborative creative fields, whether your passion lies in composing for films and games, audio engineering for podcasts and live events, or performing as a DJ.

Our BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production program grants access to professional-grade recording, mixing, editing, and production equipment, offering practical experience essential for working as a professional producer or sound technician.

While deepening your knowledge of digital audio principles, MIDI, and sound synthesis, you'll progress from basic DAW mixers and plugins to advanced external processors, including DSP-based plugins and analog outboard gear. Studying at ARU Cambridge means sharing modules with other music programs, fostering collaboration and developing crucial professional skills like teamwork and project management. You'll also have chances to partner with film and game design students, crafting soundscapes for their creative projects.

Tailor your education with elective modules aligned to your career goals. The Music Business option enhances entrepreneurial skills for today's music industry, taught by seasoned professionals and guest experts. Electronics for Music covers circuit design, amplifier systems, and audio signal challenges, equipping you to assess, select, and test electronic equipment for your creative work.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

96 UCAS Tariff points from minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), preferably to include Music, Music Technology or a related subject.
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
You may also be accepted to this course with an IELTS 5.5 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, but will then be required to undertake additional compulsory free English language modules in your first year.
UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas in a related subject are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted, related subjects are preferred.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted, related subjects are required.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted, related subjects are required.
UCAS Tariff points acquired from the International Baccalaureate Certificate are accepted, related subjects are required.

IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element.
TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.

Tuition GBP 15,900

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