
Overview
Recordings and productions are the dominant way of engaging with musics of all types. This Music Production course from University of York explores the skills and knowledge relevant to this important musical activity, as well as understanding how it affects music more broadly.
You'll study practical, theoretical and analytical aspects of the creation, perception and reception of audio productions. You'll take an interdisciplinary approach, examining how creative studio practice is informed by science and engineering (acoustics, psychoacoustics, electroacoustics, signal processing) as well as composition, performance and musicology.
The course combines a very broad view of the techniques and applications of production for audio media with the subsequent development of more tightly focussed individual skills and scholarship. You'll encounter a range of possible projects, from the creation of entirely synthetic material using computer-based techniques to the successful capture of acoustic performances, as well as the restoration and reconstruction of existing audio heritage.
Careers and skills
This course will provide you with a versatile skill-set which will be of value for both entrepreneurs or for those seeking professional appointments, be it with a small independent production house or a broadcaster with global reach. You will graduate with a set of robust skills which will transfer to many different scenarios along with a breadth and depth of understanding of Music Production which will allow you to create meaningful and significant audio content, as well as critically analyse the work of other producers.
Career opportunities
- Studio-based work (broadcasting and music)
- Further study (PhD)
- Teaching
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Music as Audio
- Audio Signals
- Production Techniques, Technologies and Aesthetics
- Musicology of Production
- Music Perception and Critical Listening
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Applications can be submitted year-round, but we recommend you apply as early as possible as entry to many courses is competitive.
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English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2:1 or equivalent in Music or another relevant discipline. We will also consider unrelated first degrees provided you can demonstrate a good grasp of music theory and some practical ability in music making.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
23300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23300 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9730 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9730 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time (2 years)
- UK: £4,865
- International/EU: £11,650
Living costs for York
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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