Professional Music (Electronic Music)

The degree course for electronic music producers and DJs.

The BA (Hons) Professional Music (Electronic Music) degree is designed to give you the tools you’ll need for a sustainable career as an independent artist and self-reliant music professional.

It will provide you with the knowledge and motivation you’ll need to reach your full potential, get your music heard and create consistently high-quality musical output. And like all degree courses at WaterBear, it gives you the perfect blend of artistic freedom alongside practical strategies to forge a solid career in music.

As an electronic music artist, it’s all about having the technical skills to unlock creative potential. It’s also about finding your sound and developing the confidence 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.

At WaterBear, we believe in smaller class sizes and the value of personal 1-1 mentoring. We also believe you should have the freedom to explore what’s possible and continually push creative boundaries. All students on our 3-yr degree courses learn in small groups on pro-standard gear in environments designed to fuel creative output.

Students at WaterBear also get free, bookable access to professional rehearsal and recording studios, so you won’t need to worry about where to create, record, mix or master your music.

This course is taught at WaterBear in Sheffield, and awarded by Falmouth University.

The degree is built on three fundamental elements – your music, your career and your projects. It deals with what really matters in music and the industry. It will expand your options and push you to create high-quality music. Every week, you’ll hone production skills, sound engineering techniques, compositional skills, and expand your creativity. You’ll be able to showcase your music live on stage in a real music venue, or in the studio. And you’ll learn all you need to know about the realities of being a professional in today’s music industry.

This course has been specifically designed for:

· Producers
· DJs
· Electronic artists
· Songwriters and composers

Every producer at WaterBear has their own story to tell and their own path to follow. We provide a supportive, safe environment for you to experiment and create. You'll also develop a tailored career plan to support your personal goals and ambitions.

Level 4 Modules:

Your Electronic Music
Navigating the Music Industry
Creative Electronic Music
Your Strategy

Level 5 Modules:

Your Sound
Your Events
Innovation in Electronic Music
Innovation in the Music Industry

Level 6 Module:

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.