Digital Media and Music Production Keele University

Overview

Throughout the Digital Media and Music Production, B.A degree from Keele University you’ll critically explore the theories behind digital media and music production and develop hands-on content creation skills. This will provide you with the creative, professional and technical skills to produce dynamic digital content and high-quality audio, opening doors to wide ranging careers in areas such as broadcasting, sound engineering, television and marketing.  

You’ll build skills and knowledge in areas including content creation for social media, analysing what makes good content and understanding the different platforms, content and audiences. Using professional recording studios and state-of-the–art equipment you’ll gain a solid grounding in recording and mixing skills and gain practical experience as sound technician and engineer.  You’ll examine the contemporary music scene and put your understanding of the nuances of crafting compelling and persuasive multimedia stories into practice focusing on an issue you’re passionate about.  

Optional modules throughout this programme allow you to tailor your studies to your interests, enhancing your creative, digital, or analytical skills. Topics range from creating sound for moving images, digital curation and history, sampling and remixing, media and climate change, social media management and the American South – a summer school in the US. 

Our practical, career-focused approach includes real-world projects, work placements, and study abroad opportunities. You'll develop workplace-ready skills including critical thinking, communication and problem-solving and graduate with a professional portfolio created using industry-standard equipment and software, highly valued in the digital media and creative industries.

Career opportunities:

As a Digital Media and Music Production graduate you will possess a wealth of knowledge and practical industry relevant experience, providing a foundation for kick-starting your career in the creative industries or further study. 

You will be able to apply your skills in across various sectors including sound recording, music production, filmmaking, audio streaming and broadcasting and explore careers in: 

• Theatre 
• Sound engineering 
• Sound Mixing 
• Mastering 
• Television 
• Marketing 
• Public Relations 
• Public Arts 
• Journalism 
• Broadcasting 
• Business 
• Education 
• Further study 

Keele’s Careers and Employability team (Shortlisted for Best University Careers Employment Service - National Undergraduate Employability Awards, 2021), offers a variety of personal and career development opportunities to enhance your employability. 

From mock interviews, careers guidance and CV advice, to careers fairs, alumni mentoring and networking events, along with helping you find part-time and graduate employment - the team will support you throughout your studies and beyond.