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Electronic Music and Sound Production

Study level:
Undergraduate

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Study mode:
Full-time
Qualification:
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Duration:
3 Years
Start date:
09/2026
Campus:
Norwich University of the Arts
2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

Delve into how electronic music and sound production can elevate screen experiences, complement fine art, and even redefine immersive installations.

Drawing upon historical and contemporary electronic music and sound design forms, BA (Hons) Electronic Music and Sound Production will venture into new and emerging technologies and media, which move beyond the mainstream to create experimental and bold musical and sonic visions for cinema, games, gallery, live performance and other emerging immersive and virtual spaces. An exploration of sound and its capacity to create meaning and new experiences will enable you to ‘hear’ your own discipline differently.

Why Study with us

  • Explore multiple disciplinary backgrounds and immerse yourself in a world of sonic exploration, design and production.

  • Explore sound as a creative medium in your chosen area of interest.

  • Work with traditional field recording and studio sound recording.

  • Develop, define and hone your unique creative and technical skills in composition, performance, production, audio and sound design for live performances/events, music/sound for computer games and film production.

  • Learn to compose, mix and master sound for stereo, 5.1 and Dolby Atmos playback.

Modules

You can find more information about the content of the BA (Hons) Electronic Music and Sound Production course at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ba-hons-electronic-music-and-sound-production/

Assessment method

You can find out more information about our assessment methods at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ba-hons-electronic-music-and-sound-production/#assessment

This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
MUS1
Institution code:
N39
Campus name:
Norwich University of the Arts
Campus Code:
A
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
MUS1
Institution code:
N39
Campus name:
Norwich University of the Arts
Campus Code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 104 points

A level - BCC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Access to HE Diploma

An overall Pass

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points

T Level - Pass (C and above)

Norwich welcomes applicants of all ages from all backgrounds. Your application will be primarily assessed through your portfolio and personal statement, so even if you have no formal qualifications or do not meet our typical offers it can still be worth applying.

If you are studying at the time of your application and your application is successful it is likely that you will receive a conditional offer.

If the qualification that you are studying is not shown, do not worry as we are able to accept other pre-entry qualifications as well as combinations of different qualifications.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio
Once you have applied to BA (Hons) Electronic Music and Sound Production at Norwich, we will ask you to prepare a portfolio. This will be used to assess your suitability for the course. Your portfolio should clearly demonstrate your passion for the subject and your individual creativity. For more information please visit our website at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ba-hons-electronic-music-and-sound-production/#portfolio-guidance

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Student Outcomes

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95 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

100 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9250*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9250*Year 1
Scotland£9250*Year 1
Wales£9250*Year 1
Channel Islands£9250*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9250*Year 1
EU£18000*Year 1
International£18000*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

These provisional fees are based off the 2024/25 fees and are subject to change.

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