Study location	Lithuania, Kaunas
Academic field	Music and performing arts (ISCED 212) Musicianship/performance studies (JACS W310)
Type	Bachelor, full-time
Nominal duration	3.5 years (210 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	B.Sc. (Bachelor in Arts)

Tuition fee	€8,457 per year
Application fee	€100 one-time
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Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Minimum 60% CGPA Admission score is counted as follows: Portfolio * 0,7 + Motivation letter * 0,1 + Interview * 0,2. Minimum admission score to qualify: 5,4. Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English. Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or Apostille. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. It is necessary to have notarized certified documents translated, legalized and apostilled.

Territory requirements	Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen.

Language requirements

English Proof of English Language: applicant has to present document proving B2 level (TOEFL 87-109 iBT/534-633 PBT, IELTS 5.5-6,5, Cambridge English First (FCE) 161-180, BEC Vantage 161-180, Michigan ECCE (min. 650), PTE General Level 3, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785, TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310, Duolingo 100-125, EnglishScore 400-499) if the applicant is not native speaker and/or had not received education in English.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. A relevant portfolio is required. The Portfolio is your opportunity to display your creativity, expertise, and knowledge about music composition. Use your imagination when compiling your portfolio! The content should reflect originality, skills, and personality. Please make sure your portfolio adheres to the following requirements: -10-20 minutes of your own music composition. If you are also a singer, please include examples of your vocal performances -Please attach a written rationale of 200 words (1 x A4 page double-spaced) which explains the inspiration behind your work -All work in your entry portfolio should be recent (this means you should have completed it within the last 24 months) and must represent YOUR OWN ideas and work, and not infringe upon the copyright or intellectual property of other artists, authors or talent. -All portfolios should be submitted by giving a link without expiration limit to audio or video files on Google Drive or other file storage and synchronization service. -All other (text) digital submissions should be in PDF format.

Overview

Study programme is carried out by two cooperating universities and the graduates are presented two diplomas: Bachelor (Hons) in Music Production diploma issued by University of Central Lancashire (United Kingdom) and Bachelor of Music technologies and industry diploma issued by Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania).

This aim of this international program is to equip contemporary music producers with everything they need in their successful professional career. Everything you learn is designed to help you to start your own successful career. You will create real life projects according to the on-going possibilities at the university (performing at live events, media compositions, music concerts). The course is mainly based on practice, thus you will study a broad range of topics – including composition structure, creating harmonies and melodies, enhancing recording skills in studio/ concert environment, mixing and mastering techniques, marketing skills – with the ultimate aim to create a successful music portfolio of your own innovative, professional compositions.

On the BA (Hons) Music Production course, you will have the opportunity to produce your music using professional studio equipment (the worth of studio investment is 1 million Euros), and prepare your records to the industry standard. You will receive training on Logic Studio software, and use Avid Pro Tools, Ableton and Final Cut Pro. Our lecturers have professionally worked in media industry. Most of the staff is still involved in various activities of creative industries (composers, researches, technicians, video artists), so latest practice can be quickly incorporated into the course.

Programme structure

1 year
I semester

A, B, D subjects – 6;
Audio Visual Investigation – 8;
Music in Context – 8;
Creative Music Technology – 8;

II semester
A, B, D subjects – 6;
Recording 1 – 8;
E-Music and Marketing – 8;
Creative Music Technology – 8;

2 year
I semester
A, B, D subjects – 8;
Video and Sonic Art Installation – 8;
Applied Production Skills – 8;
Creative Sampler and Sound Library – 8;

II semester
A, B, D subjects – 4;
Recording 2 – 8;
Research Project – 8;
Music Video – 8;

3 year
I semester
A, B, D subjects – 8;
Recording 3 – 8;
Major Project – 8;

II semester
A, B, D subjects – 4;
Creative Composition – 8;
Major Project – 8;

4 year
I semester
Professional Practice – 15;
Final Bachelor Project – 15;

Career opportunities

Graduates of Music Production programme will be able:

-To pursue studies in Master’s programs within VMU or other universities;
-To become a freelance composer or music producer, sound designer;
-To work as an arranger, orchestrator;
-To become a recording engineer and work in TV, Radio or Freelance;
-To become a teacher in music production in the academic/ education system;
-To work on other positions in audiovisual media industry with emphasis on sound and music.