Electronic Music Production

Are you an electronic music producer keen to turn your passion into a thriving career? Our Electronic Music Production degree, not only teaches you how to create and produce high-quality music but also immerses you in the business side of the music industry.

From day one, you’ll be hands-on; mastering the fundamentals of music production, sampling and synthesis and advanced techniques in sound design, immersive audio using Dolby Atmos, binaural and spatial audio, live electronic performance, mixing and mastering. This course offers a holistic approach to electronic music production where you’ll learn to compose, produce, and perform music that stands out.

Guided by experienced producers and industry professionals, you’ll gain experience with state-of-the-art equipment including synthesisers, effects processors, controllers and industry-standard Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) including Ableton Live and Logic Pro.

This course also goes beyond technical skills, offering insights into the music industry, trends and emerging revenue streams to ensure you’re not just making music, but also ensuring you are well-prepared to navigate and thrive in the competitive electronic music scene.

Why Choose This Course?
• Creative Freedom: Create original music spanning genres like EDM, Hip Hop, Techno, Drum & Bass, and Grime (we could go on and on).
• Expert Guidance: Learn from successful industry professionals who bring real-world experience to the classroom.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access cutting-edge studios, production suites and industry-standard tools at your chosen campus—Bristol, Manchester, or Plymouth.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic, supportive community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for music production.

Throughout your studies you’ll also have access to a substantial guest lecture programme with topics ranging from demonstration and instruction in new technology to personal viewpoints and techniques from experienced professional practitioners.

Whether you're looking to become an electronic music producer, sound designer, mixing and mastering engineer, live performer, or even a label manager, this course will give you the skills, tools and opportunities to get there.

This course is taught by dBs Institute and awarded by Falmouth University.

Modules

Year 1
● Studio Practice
● Electronic Music Production
● Production Analysis
● Mixing
● Synthesis & Sound Design
● Industry Foundations

Year 2
● Hardware Production
● Immersive Audio
● Advanced Mixing & Mastering
● Electronic Music Performance
● Industry Practice
● Research Practice

Year 3
● Innovation: Exploration
● Innovation: Realisation
● Investigation
● Professional Portfolio Development
● Professional Portfolio Delivery
● Research Project

Full course details and module information can be found on our website. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes.

You will be developing your core sound as an electronic producer, learning the fundamentals of audio production and recording through a mixture of DAW and studio-based sessions, you'll have access to extensive studio facilities and bookable equipment. You'll learn through practical workshops, lectures, seminars, group and individual tutorials, and tutor and peer feedback on your work.

Assessment Methods:

Assessments are 100% coursework.
Written assignments.
Presentations.
Portfolio development of creative, practical and/or technical work.