Creative Music Production (Online)

You are an independent, self-motivated musician who wants to thrive, not just survive.

If you’re a producer looking for a course that will improve your skills, focus on career development and offer the ultimate flexibility of online study, then the BA (Hons) Creative Music Production degree course is for you. It’s designed to give you the perfect blend of artistic freedom alongside practical skills and strategies to develop your career. The 2-yr accelerated online course means you can work in a way that suits you, on your own terms.

The course will help you reach your music goals and realise your full potential. It focusses on what’s really important – the creation of high-quality musical output. It's also fully online, giving you the ultimate freedom and flexibility to fit study around your life, not the other way around.

As an audio producer, it’s all about developing the technical skills required to unlock creative potential. It’s also about working collaboratively and developing the confidence and ability to communicate what’s in your head. You’ll be able to access a wide range of content, resources and tuition to suit your individual needs. All online content from our full range of courses is accessible to everyone, so you can tailor your own learning journey.

You can build your own music projects into the course, and you’ll complete the degree in only two years..

This course is taught online by WaterBear, and awarded by Falmouth University.

The 2-year accelerated online BA (Hons) Creative Music Production degree is perfect for musicians who don't want to put their lives on hold and commit to a traditional 3-yr campus-based degree course. The course is accelerated to run for just 2 years, with the optimal flexibility of online, on-demand learning. It’s built on three fundamental elements – your music, your career and your projects. It deals with what really matters in the industry. It will expand your options pushing you to create original, high-quality music.

Who’s it for?
This course has been specifically designed for:
• Audio producers
• Studio engineers
• Multi-instrumentalists
• Singer-songwriters
• Solo artists
• Composers

You will hone audio production skills, sound engineering techniques, songwriting and compositional skills, and expand your creativity. You’ll be able collaborate with other WaterBear musicians and artists from around the world. And you’ll learn all you need to know about building your career as a professional in today’s music industry. There are also regular online networking events, masterclasses, collaboration and work opportunities so you can build your all-important contacts list.

Everything is online, so you can mix and match different subjects to suit your needs and really make the degree your own. We provide a supportive, safe environment for you to experiment and create. You'll also develop a personal career plan to support your ambitions.

Level 4 Modules:

Your Music Production
Navigating the Music Industry
Your Creative Development
Your Strategy

Level 5 Modules:

Your Sound
Making Things Happen
Music Production & The Creative Industries
Innovation in the Music Industry

Level 6 Modules:

Your Professional Development
Specialist Report
Professional Project Portfolio

Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes. Any changes affecting students’ expected programme delivery are communicated in advance. If a certain module is important to you, please discuss it with the Programme Manager.