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BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Music Production

Keele University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Keele's combined honours course in Computer Science and Music Production aims to provide you with a high level technical skill set, using the latest tools and technology to prepare you for a range of careers within two fast-evolving industries.

Computer Science at Keele is informed by research and close interaction with our Industry Advisory Board, exploring the key themes that underpin this contemporary subject, whilst Music Production examines the cultural contexts in which sound is produced for and how it is consumed in various media forms.

Computer science begins with exploring the fundamental concepts and techniques for object-oriented programming which will become more advanced throughout your degree programme. This includes areas such as games programming, mobile app and web development, artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security, with the consideration of cutting edge research in AI and machine learning. You will also have the opportunity to further specialise in your studies and apply the techniques you have learnt, through a final year project in the School of Computer Science and Mathematics.

In addition to developing your knowledge in computer science, you will acquire technical skills and academic expertise in music production through working with audio software, hardware, and digital audio in studio and production set ups. Access to a range of sophisticated equipment will enable you to gain first-hand experience in:

  • Sound recording

  • Sound production

  • Audio design

  • Digital sampling

  • Programming

  • Commercial Sound Applications

  • Game Audio

  • Mixing

  • Mastering

With a strong portfolio of skills, you will be equipped to pursue your career ambitions in the creative industries such as TV, radio, film and games. 

General Eligibility

A LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • BBC 

GCSE REQUIREMENTS

  • Maths at C (or 4)

  • English Language / Literature at C (or 4)

BTEC

  • DMM

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory Modules

  • Programming I - Programming Fundamentals

  • Fundamentals of Computing

  • Communication, Confidence and Competence

  • Audio Fundamentals and Recording Techniques

  • Sound for Moving Image

  • Introduction to Music Production

Optional Modules

  • Cybercrime

  • Systems and Architecture

  • Computer Animation and Multimedia

  • Natural Computation

  • Introduction to Interaction Design

  • Digital Video

  • Music Programming and Automation

  • Sound and Society

  • Introduction to Television Studies

  • Audiences: From Moral Panics to Digital Cultures

2 Year 2

Compulsory Modules

  • Sound Design

  • Live Sound and Studio Skills

  • Digital Sampling

Optional Modules

  • Web Technologies

  • Programming II - Data Structures and Algorithms

  • Mobile Application Development

  • Computational and Artificial Intelligence I

  • Digital Forensics

  • Database Systems

  • Advanced Programming Practices

  • Software Engineering

  • Individual Study Topic in Computer Science

  • Professional development

  • Work Placement for Humanities Students

  • Social Media and Society

  • Creative Synergies: Designing Collaborative Projects

  • Film and Screen Music

3 Year 3

Compulsory Modules

  • Third Year Double Project - ISP

Optional Modules

  • Software Engineering Project Management

  • Games Computing

  • Bioinformatics

  • Advanced Information Systems

  • Advanced Databases and Applications

  • Communications and Networks

  • Advanced Web Technologies

  • Computational and Artificial Intelligence II

  • Approaches to Screenwriting

  • Commercial Sound Applications

  • Work Placement for Humanities Final-Year Students

  • Music Production and Sound Design Portfolio - ISP

  • Dissertation - Research Project

  • Creative Magazine Production

  • Advanced Mixing and Mastering

  • Say it loud! Music, sound and social change

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component or equivalent.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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