Strong industry links and opportunities to gain extensive practical experience are core features of this course in the exciting and creative fields of sound and music production.
This degree offers the opportunity to learn a variety of practical skills in areas including sound design for film, TV, animation, and games; radio production; and music production. Underpinned by critical studies and research, and with an emphasis on collaboration and hands-on experience, the course aims to nurture experimentation and creativity.
Teaching staff on this course include industry professionals in music production, film and TV, radio, animation, games and experimental sound, and students can also benefit from a range of masterclasses and talks by visiting speakers, and the School's established links with industry, including the BBC.
During their studies, students may have the chance to work on paid commissions from external clients in order to develop their own CVs and portfolios.
How You Study
In this course, students can develop their knowledge, theory, and practice of sound and music production. This culminates in their own independent projects (two advanced pieces of client-based practice work), along with an extended piece of academic work in the form of a dissertation.
Modules on the course can include Sound for Visual Media; Location Sound Recording; Music Production; Key Concepts in Sound; Electronic Music Production; Sound Branding; Audio Post Production; Radio and Podcasts; and Music Mixing and Mastering.
For students who are interested in studying abroad, there is the option to take part in an exchange programme in the USA. Please note that fees for the placement are included but travel, accommodation, and general living costs are the responsibility
of the student. See our website for more information.
Modules
First Year
Electronic Music Production (Core)
Key Concepts in Sound (Core)
Multitrack Recording (Core)
Practices of Recording (Core)
Principles of Audio (Core)
Radio and Podcasts (Core)
Sound for Visual Media (Core)
Understanding The Creative Industries (Core)
Second Year
Auditory Culture (Core)
Practices of Listening (Core)
Research Methods and Practice (Core)
Sound Branding (Core)
Audio Post Production (Option)†
Creative Sound Design (Option)†
Location Sound (Option)†
Music Mixing and Mastering (Option)†
Music Production (Option)†
Sound Craft and Radio Studio Production (Option)†
Third Year
Community Impact and Engagement (Core)
Project 1 (Core)
Project 2 (Core)
Sound and Music Industries Case Study (Core)
Sound and Music Production Independent Study (Core)
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
How You Are Assessed
Assessment in this course is by a range of practical production projects both individually and within groups and includes presentations and essays, reports, and case studies. The way students are assessed on this course may vary for each module.
The University of Lincoln's policy is to ensure that staff return assessments to students promptly.
Scholarships
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships.
Course-Specific Additional Costs
Project costs can vary depending on the nature of the practical work chosen by the student. Students are asked to consider costs when proposing a project. There are funds currently available within the School to students at all levels to provide support with such projects.
Students are responsible for travel, accommodation, and general living costs while undertaking work experience or internships.
Entry Requirements 2023-24
United Kingdom
A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 3 A levels or equivalent qualifications).
International Baccalaureate: 29 points overall.
BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit, or equivalent.
T Level: Merit
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points.
A combination of qualifications which may include A Levels, BTEC, EPQ, etc.
Applicants will also need at least three GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, which must include English. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may be considered.
The University accepts a wide range of qualifications as the basis for entry. We will also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.
International
Non-UK Qualifications:
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications.
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page.
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills courses.
Specialist Facilities
Students on this course have access to a range of specialist equipment, including two multi-channel recording studios for music and drama production; two dubbing theatres for audio post-production for film, TV, games, and animation; three radio production studios; Siren Radio, the on-campus community radio station; Brayford Radio, the online student radio station; music rehearsal rooms; and several audio edit suites with an extensive range of editing and audio processing software. A high-end mobile kit is available for sound and field recording on location.
All Sound and Music Production students can currently use Pro Tools software and have access to Ableton Live Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud software, including Audition, for the duration of their studies.
"What I enjoyed the most was learning both theoretical concepts and professional practices. Each assignment allowed a personal approach where I collaborated creatively with students on other courses and outside the University, which helped with developing professional relationships."
Helena Spychala, BA (Hons), Sound and Music Production graduate
Career Opportunities
This course aims to equip graduates for a wide range of roles in music production, radio, film, and TV, games, animation, mobile and web applications, audio engineering, and audio event management.
Lincoln graduates have gone on to work for the BBC, Channel 4, The Church Studios, Fonic audio post-production, Sweet Justice Game Audio, and Sky.
