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Music Production & Sound Engineering
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- DBS Institute Bristol
- Awarded by:
- Falmouth University
Course summary
Our Music Production & Sound Engineering degree is designed to give you the creative, technical, and professional skills needed to excel in today's dynamic music industry. This comprehensive degree course offers you immersive, hands-on experiences from the outset, designed to transform you into a highly skilled music producer and sound engineer equipped with the expertise and confidence to record and produce music at the highest level.
The perfect blend of creativity and technical expertise, you’ll cover recording techniques, composition, modern production methods, and sound engineering principles while being encouraged to push the boundaries of your creative and technical abilities.
Stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge modules that delve into immersive audio and innovation in sound. Explore the latest in multichannel and spatial audio techniques, including surround sound, object-based audio, and Dolby Atmos, gaining skills that are increasingly in demand within not only the music industry but the games, film, and wider media sectors too.
Our Music Production degree places a strong emphasis on employability, equipping you with the skills to navigate and succeed in the competitive music industry. You'll gain insights into current trends, emerging technologies, and innovative revenue streams, ensuring you're well-prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in music production and sound engineering.
Why Choose This Course?
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Professional Studio Experience: Gain extensive hands-on experience in our top-tier studios, equipped with the latest technology at your chosen campus—Bristol, Manchester, or Plymouth.
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Industry Connections: Benefit from our strong ties with the music industry, including guest lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities with top professionals and successful alumni.
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Skill Development: Our course is designed to develop not just your technical abilities, but also your creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, making you a well-rounded music production and sound engineering professional.
Throughout your studies you’ll also have access to a substantial guest lecture programme with topics ranging from demonstration and instruction in new technology to personal viewpoints and techniques from experienced professional practitioners.
This course is taught by dBs Institute and awarded by Falmouth University.
Modules
Year 1
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Studio Practice
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Music Production
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Production Analysis
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Mixing
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Industry Foundations
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Creative Recording Techniques
Year 2
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Immersive Audio
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Industry Practice
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Advanced Music Production
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Advanced Mixing & Mastering
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Research Practice
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Applied Acoustics
Year 3
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Innovation: Exploration
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Investigation
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Professional Portfolio Development
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Innovation: Realisation
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Professional Portfolio Delivery
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Research Project
Full course details and module information can be found on our website. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes.
Assessment method
You’ll spend a significant amount of time in state-of-the-art recording studios honing your skills as a music producer and sound engineer, using industry-standard equipment such as mixing consoles, digital audio workstations, high-quality hardware, and microphones. In addition to studio sessions, your learning will be supported by practical workshops, lectures, seminars, group and individual tutorials, and tutor and peer feedback on your work.
Assessment Methods
- Assessments are 100% coursework.
- Written assignments.
- Presentations.
- Portfolio development of creative, practical and/or technical work.
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W386
- Institution code:
- D16
- Campus name:
- DBS Institute Bristol
- Campus Code:
- D
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
We welcome applications from students wishing to transfer from their current course or to top up an FdA, HND or similar qualification.
Year 2 Entry: 120 Credits
Year 3 Entry: 240 Credits
International applicants
We regret that this course is not available to international applicants who would require a Student Visa. If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
104 - 120 pointsA typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the dBs Admissions Team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.
A level
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply. A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We welcome BTECs in wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course. A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
Scottish Higher
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Applicants who do not meet our typical offer guidelines may be invited to interview, where you will have the opportunity to discuss your experience and suitability for the course.
English language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests. Where an offer of a place is conditional on you meeting our English language requirement, you will need to meet that condition before your offer is made unconditional and you can begin studying.
We can only accept tests that have been completed within the last two years.
You can find full information of accepted qualification on our validating partner's website. https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential. If you are able to demonstrate relevant, current, equivalent experience instead of formal qualifications, we encourage you to apply, you will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants who do not meet our typical offer guidelines may be invited to interview, where you will have the opportunity to discuss your experience and suitability for the course. Please contact us for further details.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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