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Pursuing a joint honors program in Media and Music Production at Keele offers an ideal mix for creative minds looking to merge hands-on skills with modern communication knowledge.
This program invites students to investigate media's historical progression while applying their insights to examine cultural and technological influences. You'll study media through business, political, and historical lenses while evaluating diverse formats including social platforms and journalism. This approach offers valuable perspectives on digital media, enabling critical assessment of content development.
The dual focus on Media and Music Production prompts examination of cultural frameworks shaping audio creation and consumption across media. You'll conduct research while honing written, verbal, and creative presentation abilities to effectively demonstrate your understanding. The curriculum includes hands-on experience with broadcasting, photography, film production, and audio recording - all essential for creating professional-grade media.
This degree helps build a comprehensive skills portfolio for creative sector careers in television, radio, film, or gaming. Expert faculty from the School of Humanities provide specialized knowledge and technical training in areas including:
Audio capture
Sound design
Digital sampling techniques
Programming fundamentals
Audio mixing
Mastering processes
Production software/hardware
Studio-based digital audio work
These practical experiences let you showcase abilities using professional equipment while applying knowledge creatively. The music component explores contemporary trends, blending theory with practice. Collaborative projects develop teamwork skills and professional relationships valuable for future employment. After exploring music's varied contexts, you'll graduate with versatile skills tailored to your career aspirations.
A Level: BBC in three A Levels.
Access to HE Diploma: 112 UCAS points in any Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 15 Level 3 credits.
BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma: DMM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma.
BTEC National Diploma / Diploma: Distinction and Merit in any BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and C in one A Level, or Merit and Merit in BTEC Diploma and A in one A Level.
BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma: Distinction in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and CC in two A Levels, or Merit in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BB in two A Levels.
International Baccalaureate Diploma: 554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points.
IELTS Academic and IELTS Indicator: 6.0 with 5.5 in all components.
TOEFL IBT: 79 with 17 (writing), 17 (listening), 18 (reading) and 20 (speaking).