
Creative Arts (Music Production) Foundation Degree FD
Course Overview - Creative Arts (Music Production) Foundation Degree FD
The Foundation Degree in Music Production is designed to develop the skills necessary to work in the music for media industry. The music industry is going through a huge transitional period, in which music practitioners are having to seek new areas of employment which require a new skills set. Through the specialist units this course will develop student’s skills and understanding of music composition, technology and production techniques and their direct relationship within the evolving world of new media, giving students the wide range of skills they need to find employment in the...
The Foundation Degree in Music Production is designed to develop the skills necessary to work in the music for media industry. The music industry is going through a huge transitional period, in which music practitioners are having to seek new areas of employment which require a new skills set. Through the specialist units this course will develop student’s skills and understanding of music composition, technology and production techniques and their direct relationship within the evolving world of new media, giving students the wide range of skills they need to find employment in the growing media industry, or progress to further study. The personal project modules are derived from live industry briefs, allowing you to gain real work based practical experience of creating sound and music to a brief and gaining feedback from potential employers, whilst also developing content for your professional portfolio of work, which is a useful tool to gaining future employment.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Calderdale College Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
8H75
Institution Code
C02
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
56
You will normally require one of the following: BTEC National Certificate or BTEC National Diploma in a related subject, 2 A Level passes or 1 A Level pass with four GCSE grades A-C or 9 – 4 including English and Maths or relevant work experience. You will be interviewed, where you will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the course.
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
P:45
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP
A level
C,D
One of which to be related to the subject area.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £7,950 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |