BA (Hons) Music and Sound Recording

The BA Music and Sound Recording at the University of York is an innovative course designed for students who wish to become skilled audio recording engineers, sound designers and producers, and musicians. With a focus on the practical elements of recording engineering and production, this course allows students to develop their audio recording skills, musical understanding, creativity, and theoretical knowledge.Course Content: The course is delivered through a mixture of practical sessions, lectures, and seminars. The degree progresses from initial foundational concepts and techniques in Year 1, towards complex professional-level tasks in Years 2 and 3. Students will gain practical experience through hands-on work with industry-standard hardware and software in the department's recording studio spaces.Key Modules: Key modules in this course include "Recording and Production Techniques", "Principles of Sound and Audio Recording" in Year 1, followed by "Advanced Recording and Production Techniques", "Spatial Audio and sound design", as well as opportunities for individual project work in the subsequent years.Accreditations: This course is accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support), ensuring its relevance to the audio industry and providing students with imperative skills needed in the professional environment.Future Careers: Alumni of this course have gone to work in a range of audio-related careers including music production, sound design for theatre and film, acoustic consultancy, and sound engineering. Others have pursued further study or have taken up roles as musicians or performing artists.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.