Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Digital Media and Journalism: Audio – Music Degree
Prepare to Work with Artists through Liberty’s Digital Media and Music Recording Degree
Imagine working with musical artists to see their visions come to life. Or picture yourself sitting with a professional band, helping them record the perfect set for their new album. A career like this is possible for you, all you need is the right skill set. Our B.S. in Digital Media and Journalism – Audio: Music Recording can give you the preparation you need.
With a degree in music recording, you can prepare for the exciting field of music production. Our faculty and facilities will provide you with all the tools and mentorship you’ll need to develop your professional skill set. You will complete various projects and a practicum experience before you graduate that you can turn into an impressive portfolio for prospective employers.
Why settle for a degree or job that doesn’t excite you? Partner with Liberty to experience a program you’ll enjoy while preparing for a career you’ll love.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Each of your courses will be integrated with biblical principles so you can learn to incorporate Christian ethics into your profession and be a leader of integrity.
- Your professors have years of real-life digital media and journalism experience to share with you. Plus, they care about your progress spiritually – as well as academically – and are committed to praying for you and mentoring you.
- You are guaranteed hands-on experience in your field and networking opportunities with a required practicum and internship.
What Will You Learn?
- Current digital media equipment used to create broadcast quality sounds for productions
- Essentials of live sound, music recording, special effects, and Foley (sound effects created for a film)
- How to use industry-standard recording equipment and software
- Music and audio production
- Sound reinforcement
Career Opportunities for Audio and Music Recording Graduates
- Audio engineer
- Music producer
- Production manager
- Sound engineer
- Soundboard expert
Internships and Resources Available to Digital Media and Journalism Students
- Our curriculum focuses on experiential and hands-on learning, including a required internship.
- Learn and train with over $1 million in state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
- Build your professional portfolio while working in our radio and television studios, an on-campus sports network, client promotional projects, our student-run public relations firm, and our school newspaper.
- Our degrees are career-focused. All of our instructors have both academic and professional credentials, with many of them working in their field as they teach. You can be confident that you are getting an excellent education taught by current industry professionals.
- Our degrees emphasize integrity. As a nonprofit, Christian university, we aim to help raise the next generation of media professionals with unshakable ethics grounded in the Christian faith.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
