Programme Specification for Music Production and Culture (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Docklands
Why Study Music Production and Culture as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
This new and innovative degree provides a unique theory-practice combination, enabling students to develop skills in music production and performance while reflecting upon the place of music in contemporary culture.
The course which focuses on music that ranges from the popular to the avant-garde -- will engage with local communities and global networks, tapping into London 's £3bn music economy. Music Production and Culture will provide access to industry-standard resources on the Docklands campus.
What will I study?
Students will study the various contexts within which we can begin to understand and analyse music -- where it comes from, what it means, and why it matters. Music Production and Culture will also develop skills in close listening and the way in which music's meanings shift across different historical and contemporary contexts, spaces, traditions and practices. Students will refine and develop their techniques in instrumental, vocal and technological performance media, drawing on a range of contemporary approaches to the creation of original musical material. The programme offers opportunities to engage with the broad field of music production, including new technologies, the Internet and cross-arts practices, as well as music and the moving image. Students will also be able to undertake a music industry/community placement in their third year -- and network with professional musicians throughout the programme.
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Music Production and Culture.
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What career opportunities are open to me if I study Music Production and Culture?
Depending on your choice of options, the flexible structure of the programme, including comprehensive industry links, will prepare you for work in a range of music industry settings, including music production and performance across different media (including theatre, film, television and multimedia), music journalism, and music facilitation in community and education settings. Many graduates may also choose to develop careers as performers, DJs, musicians or administrators in theatre, dance or visual arts, independent producers and sound engineers.
You also be equipped for postgraduate study in music performance, composition, production or education, sound engineering, arts administration, cultural and musicological studies, or media studies.
What can I combine with Music Production and Culture?
Popular combinations include:
- Music Production and Culture and Film Studies (WP33)
- Music Production and Culture with Theatre Studies (W3WK)
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
Entry Requirements
240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level, one of which should be in Music or Performing Arts) plus GCSE English grade C.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line
Other Music Production and Culture programmes available
For further information on the range of Music programmes available at UEL, please visit the School Page http://www.uel.ac.uk/adi/
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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