Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Music Production

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Music Production is a comprehensive program designed for musical all-rounders who want to direct the creative and technical design of songs. The program is ideal for those passionate about song production, from the initial idea to the performance or finished production.

Key Facts

• Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Start: 1st April; 1st October
• Model: Full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 210
• Curriculum: Accredited
• Duration: 7 semesters/3.5 years
• Location: Berlin, Munich
• Costs: From €790 per month

Study Content

The program focuses on contemporary artistic education as a composer and musician combined with sound engineering and organizational know-how. Students will learn to compose, arrange, and mix music, with access to DAWs and studios from the first semester.

Career Opportunities

After graduating, students can pursue careers in:

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

Collaboration Opportunities

Students can collaborate with:

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

Freelance Activities

Students can work as:

• Author/composer, editor/arranger/orchestrator, performer/musician
• Sound engineer/recording engineer for concerts, events, theatre, radio, television, recordings

Modules

The program consists of five semesters, with 150 ECTS.

1. Semester: Songwriting and recording (30 ECTS)
   • Songwriting
   • Composition
   • Studio technology
   • Practical project III
   • Artistic major II / Ensemble II
   • Media law
2. Semester: Basics in theory and practice (30 ECTS)
   • Recording technology
   • Music theory
   • Music theory
   • Practical project I
   • Artistic minor subjects
   • History of popular music
3. Semester: Discover and design (30 ECTS)
   • Harmony theory
   • Digital technology
   • Elective module I
   • Practical project II
   • Artistic major I / Ensemble I
   • Musicology / Sound Studies
4. Semester: Media and stage music (30 ECTS)
   • Sound design
   • Orchestration
   • Elective module III
   • Practical project V
   • Artistic major IV / Ensemble IV
5. Semester: Individualisation and thesis (30 ECTS)
   • Film/game music
   • Portfolio development
   • Production management
   • Bachelor thesis

Admission Requirements

• General higher education entrance or university of applied sciences entrance qualification
• Two songs in MP3 format (own compositions or interpretations of foreign pieces)
• Proof of English
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of identity card or passport

Application Process

1. Submit online application via SRH application portal
2. Invitation for admissions interview (if admission requirements are met)
3. Acceptance letter and study contract
4. Sign and upload study contract
5. Reserve study place by paying enrolment fee
6. Receive letter of admission
7. Apply for study visa (if required)
8. Pay tuition fees as per study contract
9. Participate in Welcome Week and begin studies

Tuition Fees

• Berlin:
  • EU/EEA: €790/month
  • Non-EU/EEA: €4,500/semester
• Munich:
  • EU/EEA: €790/month
  • Non-EU/EEA: €4,500/semester

Financing Options

• Educational loans
• Scholarship programs

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