Audio Production and Music Technologies

Audio production and music technologies occupy a central place in the modern creative and media industries. From recording and mixing music to designing soundscapes for film, video games, podcasts and interactive media, the skills of audio production underpin much of what people listen to and experience. The discipline combines technical expertise, creative ear training and an understanding of the music industry and its professional practices, and it demands both precision and artistic sensibility.

At the University of Chichester, this three-year full-time degree gives you a thorough technical, theoretical and experiential education in audio and music technologies. You will develop your skills in recording, mixing, mastering, sound design, synthesis, live sound engineering and music production, working with industry-standard equipment and software in a practical learning environment. The theoretical component contextualises your practical work, giving you an understanding of acoustics, psychoacoustics, music theory and the history and culture of recorded sound.

You will also engage with the professional dimensions of the industry, developing the business awareness and communication skills that an independent creative career requires.

Project-based learning is central to the experience. You will produce substantial audio work across different formats and contexts, building a portfolio that demonstrates your technical range and creative judgement. Collaboration with other musicians, producers and creative practitioners mirrors the way professional audio work is actually done, and the feedback and critique processes of studio sessions are a key part of your development.

Graduates from audio production and music technologies programmes move into studio recording and mixing, live sound engineering, sound design for screen and games, music production and arrangement, broadcast audio, post-production, music technology education, and the broader creative and media industries. Freelance and portfolio careers are common in this field, and the technical skills you develop are directly applicable to professional practice.