Elevate Your Music Production Game!
Are you ready to take your music production skills to the next level? BA (Hons) Music Production is designed to equip you with the tools and professional techniques needed to create world-class productions. Learn the intricacies of production and mixing; master your tracks to perfection; discover the secrets of successful distribution through our in-house label.
Whether you’re at the start of your journey or an experienced producer, our expert tutors will guide you every step of the way. Join our community of talented producers and unlock your full potential.
Futureworks is fully equipped with state-of-the-art studios, resources, and facilities so whether you’re into rock, electronic, or experimental sound, we’ve got the perfect setup for your creative needs and the technical expertise to ensure you’ll make the best use of these facilities.
- Production
- Mixing music
- Mastering
- Creative composition
- Field recording
- Sound design
- Online marketing and promotion
- Career portfolio development
- Recording and producing in the studios
Year 1
Production (40 credits) – This module is designed to develop your skills as a producing artist and music creator. You’ll explore creative approaches and strategies employed by notable artists and producers alongside developing your own production techniques using professional music production software. Whatever your genre, style, or specialism this module will help you to develop your own recognisable and personal style as a producer.
Working in the Studio (40 credits) – This is a hands-on experience in real-world recording studio facilities. In this module you’ll learn the skills needed to take your productions out of the box and into the studio. You’ll learn creative and practical techniques for studio-based production in managing live sessions with individual or multiple artists and explore microphones and studio hardware to develop the expertise to produce music that showcases your unique creative voice.
Mixing (20 credits) – This module focuses on the core principles of music mixing, equipping you with the technical and creative skills essential for a modern mix engineer. You’ll learn how to construct mixes and develop your technical and creative abilities while exploring the role mix engineers play in the music industry.
Professional Development (20 credits) – Study marketing and release strategies to build a professional online presence. This module will help you develop the skills needed to succeed in today’s music industry. You’ll explore proven methods for strategically marketing your artistic brand across digital channels and gain insights into effective release campaigns that can increase your music’s reach and impact. You’ll explore how the internet has changed the musical landscape through research and start building your own online brand and platform to showcase your music and achievements.
Year 2
Studio Production (40 credits) – This module opens up more advanced studio facilities and exposes you to the recording studio as a creative space. Experimenting with studio hardware and software, exploring the acoustic properties of the live room to capture performances is all geared toward adding sophistication and complexity to your production work, developing a more individual sound palette to make your music stand out.
Sound Design (40 credits) – This module explores the relationship between sound, visuals, and technology. You’ll examine how notable artists and professionals combine music, sound, and visuals. You’ll learn practical skills and techniques to manipulate and shape sound content and sync it to visual media. Driven by a mix of samples, synthesis and software instrumentation you will create soundscapes and musical pieces for both traditional video content and interactive non-linear applications.
Professional Preparation (20 credits) – In this employability-focussed module, you’ll work on a real-world project for an actual client. Lectures will cover relevant creative practices to prepare you for the project. You’ll receive feedback through one-on-one tutoring and peer review sessions as you work independently on the project.
Creative Composition (20 credits) – Expanding your toolkit of composition and production techniques, this module will help you build on the composition and music production skills developed your first-year production work, refining your ability to create original music compositions and polished productions. In addition, there is also a strong industry focus, examining and producing commercial arrangements working to TV and film briefs and delivery standards.
Year 3
Major Project (40 credits) – This module provides a platform for you to specialise; to showcase your best work focused on your chosen career path and in turn your readiness for employment or further study. You will engage in tutorial discussions to support you as an individual in developing content and in consolidating skills and knowledge gained throughout the programme.
Advanced Studio Production (20 credits) – This is the culmination of your studio and production work throughout the course. Learning and producing work in our most advanced studios to consolidate the level of detailed knowledge and experience required to prepare you for a successful career in the music industry.
Music Mastering (20 credits) – This is the finishing touch. Delivered in our dedicated mastering studio, this module examines the role of a Mastering Engineer, developing advanced critical skills and detailed knowledge to take your music to a professional standard release ready level.
Professional Portfolio (40 credits) – This module develops your skills and knowledge in presenting an analytical research proposal, initiating the development of a professional body of work, investigating methodologies for vocational aspirations through independent study, appraising the skills necessary for producing a contextual report following academic conventions, and exploring current business practices.
Ready to apply? No need to wait for UCAS – you can apply directly to Futureworks now!
Why Choose The Music Production Degree at Futureworks?
Futureworks boasts incredible studios and facilities, all available to you throughout your studies. No matter what genre of music you prefer we have the right combination to meet your creative needs. The innovative ‘Futureworks Music’ label offers you the opportunity to release music, gain experience of signing contracts and music licensing – all areas that will benefit you in your future career.
A unique aspect of Futureworks is our focus on education for the creative industries. We have multiple disciplines across a range of degree courses. In effect, we are a microcosm of the industry around us.
So if you want to be among the next generation of music producers and you have a passion for creating music, then this is the course for you.
This course is validated by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
Your Music Production Career Opportunities
As with all of our Bachelor of Arts degree programmes the opportunities and careers are broad and varied. To name but a few…
Music Producer, Artist, Studio Engineer, Sound Designer, Sonic Art, Live Sound, Game Audio, Film Sound, Composer, Studio Manager, Label A&R, marketing, commercial branding and teaching.
Many of our students progress on to postgraduate study – MA and MSc programmes in Sound & Music Production Audio, Sound Design, Electroacoustic Composition and more besides.
Location & Teaching
Your primary location of study will be at our Riverside Campus, which is located on New Bailey Street in Manchester.
Lectures, workshops, and tutorials take place in our fully equipped labs and studios. Flexible access to studio and practical facilities, allow you to establish, practice and develop work using professional level hardware and software. Relevant hardware and software training will be provided during studio, workshop, and lecture sessions to support student work at all levels.
We believe it’s essential that your teaching team are part of the industry. This ensures the knowledge they pass on is both relevant and current. It also means they have excellent industry contacts that you can tap into for real-world projects. You will have the opportunity to acquire professional credits during your time at Futureworks, while building up an enviable list of your own contacts at the start of a new career.
Applying to this Course
To be considered for this course, you will require 104-120 UCAS points.
This could be gained via a number of qualifications, for example:
- BCC or above at A2 Level
- DMM or above at Extended Diploma Level
- M or above at UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma Level
- A proven interest in this area
You can apply for this course by applying directly to Futureworks. Alternatively, you can apply via the UCAS system. The UCAS codes for this course are as follows:-
UCAS Code: WJ39
Institution Code: F98
If you have any questions about applying for a degree course please call us on 0161 214 4602, email [email protected] or look at our Admissions page.
There are no interviews for this course. Successful applications will receive an offer directly from Futureworks (or via your UCAS application if you applied through UCAS).
All of our courses start in September and are full time, 3 year courses. More information on relevant dates can be found on the Term Dates page.
International Students
Futureworks is able to accept any applications from applicants who require a Student Visa (formerly called Tier 4 Visa) to study in the UK. Entry criteria for International students will vary. Please see International Students for full details.
“Loved every second, really opened up avenues for me both musically and career wise that wouldn't have crossed my mind had I not joined this course. 100% made the right choice coming here!”
Futureworks Music Production BA (Hons) Student
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"Futureworks is not just a university. Futureworks is a community of caring, hard-working creatives who always strive to do the best they can and help out others whenever they can. Studying here for the past few months has been a dream come true, far beyond any expectations I withheld before I started uni. Because Futureworks is quite a small university, the intimacy between tutor and student can't be matched, They're always there to help whether its on e-mail or discord. The facilities are exactly what I was looking for and everything seems very fair. The course itself has a diverse range of topics and knowledgeable/experienced tutors which is what I lacked with my college experience. 10/10 so far can't wait to see what the next few years have in store."
BA (Hons) Music Production
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