Music and Audio Production
Music and Audio Production is a discipline that sits at the intersection of musical performance and practice, the science and technology of recording, and the commercial world of the music industry. Producing music for recordings and live performance requires understanding not just how instruments and voices sound but how to capture, shape, and deliver that sound through technical systems at the highest quality. The field encompasses studio recording, live sound reinforcement, mixing, mastering, and the increasingly important world of sound design for digital environments.
At Queen's University Belfast, this three-year, full-time programme is designed for musicians from diverse backgrounds who want to develop serious expertise in music production. You will gain practical knowledge and experience of recording, editing, mixing, and mastering using professional studio facilities, working alongside established music industry professionals to develop your sound engineering skills in both studio and live sound contexts. The programme also develops your musical practice through composition, general musicianship, and the option of musical performance, ensuring that your technical abilities are grounded in genuine artistic understanding.
Belfast's vibrant music scene provides a live context for the skills you develop, and Queen's professional facilities give you the technical grounding employers in the industry expect.
Graduates of Music and Audio Production work as record producers, mixing and mastering engineers, live sound engineers, studio managers, music technology educators, and sound designers for games, film, and interactive media. Many build portfolio careers that combine production work with performance, teaching, or other creative roles. The combination of musical intelligence and technical skill is valued across a broad range of industries beyond music itself, including advertising, broadcasting, and post-production.
Those who wish to continue their education may pursue postgraduate study in music technology, sound design, or music production.