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Ravensbourne University London

London , England ,United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production

Music and sound production make a vital contribution to not only media and communications, but culture as a whole. Sound moves people; it defines eras, shapes personalities, sells products and adds meaning to moving imagery on our screens.

This music and sound production degree in London, UK, is for aspiring media composers, sound designers and audio producers who wish to supercharge their skills and apply them in a wide range of roles in the creative industries.

You will develop specialisms which could include audio production in studio, live and location settings, sound design, songwriting, composition and soundtrack creation for film, television, games and immersive media (VR/AR).

The course is practically-focused, and you will get an understanding of audio, sound arts and music as distinct specialisms, as well as how they intersect with storytelling and the moving image. Ultimately, you will be encouraged to apply the technical and creative aspects of sound and music production in a project-based learning environment.

Industry ready 
At Ravensbourne University London, our aim is to create industry-ready mindsets and skillsets, so your transition from study to career is a seamless one. Collaboration is at the heart of this degree in music and sound production, so you will undertake project briefs with other students to realise projects as part of a team.

Teaching staff include established academics and industry professionals in music production, audio engineering, film and TV, radio, animation, games and sonic arts. You will also benefit from a range of masterclasses and talks by visiting speakers.

Are you the next artist to tell stories and illicit emotions through music and sound?

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

You will develop specialisms which could include:

Music composition and production for film, television, games and immersive media, such as virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR).
Sound design
Sound postproduction
Sound engineering
Audio production in studio and live settings.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate

  • Indian HSC/Standard XII with an overall average of 60% or higher (all boards including CBSE and CISCE).
  • 2 A-levels at grade C or above, or an International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points
  • A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution

Undergraduate

  • Ravensbourne English Language Test: 6 overall with no less than 5 in each skill.

We offer the Ravensbourne English Language Test in partnership with Oxford ELLT at a discounted rate of £90. Please use the 25% discount code: RAVE75.  

Until September 2024 only, a 35% summer discount is available, reducing the fee to £78. Please use the 35% discount code: UK35 

This is an online test which assesses the four core skills of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. In order to take the test, you must have: 

  • A good internet connection, a computer and a webcam. 
  • An internal or external microphone. 
  • A camera able to be moved to show a 360-degree view of the room. 

Eligibility 

  • This test is available for current Ravensbourne offer holders whose offer is conditional on meeting our English language entry requirements 
  • You must not have taken the Ravensbourne English Language Test in the last 2 months 
  • Book your test here.  
  • IELTS (Academic): 

5.5 overall (and a minimum of 5.5 in each component: reading, writing, speaking, listening. 

  • TOEFL iBT (Academic): 

72 points overall with minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17 
Please note: we are unable to accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition test. All tests must be taken in person at a test centre. 

  • International Baccalaureate: 

English B / English A: Language and Literature / English A: Literature / English Literature and Performance - Standard or Higher-Level Grade 5 

  • Pearson English language test (PTE) Academic:

 PTE Academic or SELT: 59 overall with minimum 59 in Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing. 

  • LanguageCert International ESOL: 

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 Communicator High Pass  

  • Trinity College London: 

Trinity College London - B2 SELT ISE II. Pass Overall with Pass in each component. 

  • INTO Foundation English Language Assessment: 

CEFR B2 Level - 55% overall with minimum 55% / C in each sub-skill. 

  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) / C2 Proficiency: 

162 overall with 154 in each component 

  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / C1 Advanced: 

162 overall with 154 in each component 

  • GCSE English/IGCSE First Language English / O?Level / International Cambridge O Level English Language (as a first language):

 Grade C/4 or above 
Please note: IGCSE English as a Second Language does not meet our English language entry requirements. 

  • India Class XII High School Certificate: 

Year XII High School Certificate from CBSE/CISCE boards with 60% or above in English Language, achieved within the previous 2 years of the date of enrolment. 
OR Year XII High School Certificate from 70% from other state boards achieved within the previous 2 years of the date of enrolment, except for Punjab and Haryana state boards. 

  • Norway Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring: 

Grade 4.0 or above in English Language. 

Sweden Slutbetyg: grade C or above in English Language level 6. 

WAEC/SSCE/NECO: WAEC / SSCE / NECO English Language C6 or above. 

Alternative qualifications:  If any of the above tests are unavailable to you, then please contact admissions to discuss your options. If you have any questions, please contact our international admissions team via the contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.