Music Production (including a Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)

University of Chester

This course will equip you with the knowledge and specialist skills to become a versatile, intelligent and employable producer. You will also have the opportunity to engage with other music-industry-related areas such as live music technology, songwriting and composition.

As a production student, you will work with performance students as part of a close-knit, thriving, cooperative and creative music community. Chester has a strong local music scene with which we have close ties. We are also well located for access to bigger cities such as Manchester and Liverpool. You can also attend events such as Creative Futures, where you can gain invaluable insights into the industry from industry professionals, musicians and academics through the delivery of performances, masterclasses and workshops.

In recent years students have undertaken remix work for real club campaigns through one of the UK’s leading club promotion companies, resulting in their work being played in clubs and bars throughout the UK and abroad, which has also led to student work reaching the Music Week Commercial Pop club chart, one of the UK’s biggest club charts.

Live music technology is an important focus, with you having access to many digital and analogue mixing desks, as well as opportunities to mix for live bands both at the university and in the city on a regular basis. We know that this is a crucial employability skill for people working in the industry.

We have impressive studio facilities that are equipped with professional-standard digital and analogue technology, as well as many software packages to provide students with an outstanding learning experience. You will benefit from exceptional recording studios, a huge range of microphones, Apple Mac computer labs, skilled technical staff, and an extensive equipment loan provision.