Composing, arranging, mixing

A contemporary artistic education as a composer and musician combined with sound engineering and organisational know-how form the core of the study programme of the BA Music Production. From the first semester onwards you will have access to our DAWs and studios. Here you will go through all relevant functions and roles within the music production process.

Weekly workshops on colourful topics of music practice such as songwriting and sound engineering, live panels with experts from the music industry, as well as diverse practical projects in each semester offer plenty of opportunities to try out your skills in front of an audience and expand your network. Teachers from all areas of the live and recording industry will support you on your career path.

YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS

A degree in music production pays off

After your degree in Music Production you will be able to move routinely and flexibly in the fast-moving music market. As a composer you will write music for events and publications, as a performing musician you will take over the direction of your musical contribution as well as the of concerts and sessions. As a sound engineer you will be responsible for recordings and mixes of productions under your own direction, as a producer you will become familiar with all necessary management tasks.

The BA in Music Production offers excellent career opportunities such as employment in:

• Production companies, ensembles, concert promoters, training companies
• Phono industry, labels, publishers, distributors, TV and radio stations, PR and marketing companies

Cooperation with:

• Songwriters / composers, lyricists, speakers, bands / music groups, orchestras
• Producers, sound studios, clients from the industry and private sector

Freelance activities as:

• Author / composer, arranger / orchestrator, interpreter / musician
• Sound technician / sound engineer for concerts, events, theatre, radio, television, sound recordings

BROCHURES

Get more information about the study programme!

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LIVE SESSIONSteps Ahead

Hearing your own song on the radio or in advertising, signing with a label: The "Steps Ahead" Listening Session at the Berlin School of Popular Arts offers young talents the opportunity to get a few steps closer to this goal. Musicians get to meet decision makers from the music industry and media in person. Thanks to the direct feedback, our students get the chance to get their song on radio or to sign a contract.

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STUDY PLAN BA MUSIC PRODUCTIONYour curriculum

7 SEMESTER210 ECTS

1. Semester30ECTSBasics in Theory and Practice

1. SEMESTER

Basics in Theory and Practice

• Recording Techniques5
• Musical Analysis5
• Music Theory5
• Practical Project I5
• Instrument Minor I5
• Pop Music History I5

In the first semester, you will acquire the basics of recording technology, acoustics and applied music theory. In dealing with DAWs, you will learn the basics of music production step by step. Instrument minor subjects such as piano and choir complement the basic design field. Popular music history, ear training and various practical projects such as the first semester concert are also on the agenda.

2. Semester30ECTSDiscover and Design

3. Semester30ECTSSongwriting and Recording

4. Semester30ECTSArranging and Producing

5. Semester30ECTSPractical Phase

6. Semester30ECTSMedia and Stage Music

7. Semester30ECTSIndividualisation and Thesis

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Letter of motivation and own tracks

Admission requirements vary according to the educational background and citizenship of all applicants. Our admission requirements are in accordance with German legal stipulations. 

The basic requirements are:

• General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife). In case you have not graduated yet, please apply with your existing transcripts or your latest interim certificate. However, we need your final degree certificate before you can start your studies.
• CV
• Two songs in MP3 format: for your studies, you must choose and present an instrument (or vocals) as your main subject. Please upload your own compositions or interpretations of foreign pieces with your application (each lasting 1-4 minutes).
• Copy of your identity card or passport

After a successful pre-selection we will invite you to the practical entrance examination at the Berlin School of Popular Arts. This helps us to get to know your course-specific expertise, your creativity, your willingness to create and express yourself and your motivation. In order to help you prepare for the exam, please find a sample of the entrance examination here.

MP3 tracks, entrance exam & English requirements

FEES AND FUNDING

Your tuition fees

As a state-recognised, private university, SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences is financed by tuition fees. This revenue go towards equipping our campus, providing services for our students, and quality assurance. In this way we ensure that you receive the best possible education under optimal study conditions.

Tuition fees (per month or per semester)

• EUR 750 / month (Citizenship EU/EEA incl. Western Balkans, Switzerland and Ukraine)
• EUR 4,500 / semester (Citizenship non-EU/non-EEA)

Enrolment fee (once)

• EUR 500 (Citizenship EU/EEA incl. Western Balkans, Switzerland and Ukraine)
• EUR 900 (Citizenship non-EU/non-EEA)

Please find more information about funding options on our page "Financing your studies". Our Student Advisory Service will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Application and entrance exam

Please find the Application and Late Arrival deadlines here.

We look forward to getting to know you. This is our application process:

1. You apply online via our SRH Universities Application Portal
2. If you meet the admission requirements, we will invite you to an entrance examination*
3. If you your entrance examination is successful, you will receive an acceptance letter and the study contract
4. You will sign the study contract and send it back to us
5. You will pay the registration fee (all students) and possibly a EUR 3000 deposit (non-EU/EEA students only)
6. We will prepare your letter of admission for you
7. You take part in our Welcome Week and then it begins!