Music Production

Prepare for a career as a highly skilled music and audio producer. You will develop a deep understanding of how to work creatively across the digital technologies of contemporary music production, preparing you for a career in the creative industries. The course is designed around 3 strands: Creating Music, Recording and Producing Music, and The Music Professional.

Why choose this course at London College of Communication

• Creative practice in action: You’ll work on music production projects and industry briefs, building up a portfolio and presenting your work to the public.

• Connected collaboration: You'll work with other students across areas like film, television, animation, games design and immersive technology.

• Industry-aligned: This course is designed, delivered and accredited with the music industry professional body, JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support). In addition to achieving Certification in Pro Tools, you’ll have opportunities for further training with AVID.

What to expect

• Working on audio production projects and industry briefs, you’ll create practical work and have opportunities to collaborate – both across disciplines and with external partners.

• You’ll build your portfolio while reflecting on and evaluating your own practice.

• In Year 2, you’ll study a specialist elective, giving you the opportunity to specialise in an area of your interest from a range of options across sound and music, which you can explore further in the Collaboration Practice block and Final Major Project.

• Study in industry‑standard facilities at LCC, with access to specialist workshops, digital spaces and professional equipment.

Work experience and opportunities

Enterprise and employability are central to all 3 strands of the course. Regular guest lectures and masterclasses from industry practitioners provide insight into the creative industries, while the Music Professional Strand includes an introduction to career paths, practical methods for funding, and ways to promote your music.

When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of careers including studio engineering, live sound engineering, songwriting, music performance, composing for media, game audio, acoustics and post-production.

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake the Diploma in Professional Studies or the UAL Diploma in Creative Computing between Years 2 and 3 to enhance your learning experience and employability skills.

About London College of Communication

At LCC, you’ll learn how to bring together technology, creativity and storytelling, while building the skills, confidence and networks you need for your future career. We’ll support you to develop a future‑proof mindset, so you’re ready to succeed in the industries you’re heading into.

Here, you’ll explore what matters to you, developing work that reflects your interests, values and ambitions.

As part of University of the Arts London — ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design — you’ll join one of the world’s leading creative universities and unlock the opportunities that come with it (QS World University Rankings by Subject).