University of Greenwich Music and Sound Programmes Earn Prestigious JAMES Accreditation

Assessed by industry professionals, the JAMES Course Accreditation process is designed to endorse relevance, quality and continuing innovation throughout the student curriculum. The JAMES Assessors commended both programmes, and added:

‘The MA in Music and Sound Design and the BA in Music and Sound Production at The University of Greenwich are both very well-designed courses. They embrace a forward-thinking approach to preparing students for working in a digital world whilst still embracing many traditional paradigms. The JAMES assessors commend the university for developing degree courses that illustrate how new approaches to interdisciplinary learning might look in the future. Expertise and enthusiasm in the staff-room is matched by professional facilities and ground-breaking technologies.’

On receiving this accreditation, Dr Emma Margetson, Programme Leader for the MA Music and Sound Design commented:

“It is a great achievement for our courses to gain recognition through the JAMES accreditation. The accreditation is a testament to the expertise of our staff, teaching, research and facilities; highlighting Greenwich’s novel and innovative approaches to learning in an everchanging landscape of technology”.

Dr Amit Dinesh Patel, Programme Leader for the BA Music and Sound Production adds:

“The JAMES accreditation stands as a tribute to the tireless efforts and unwavering dedication of our staff, fuelled by their expertise, passion, and commitment to creative teaching techniques. The accreditation recognises and highlights the outstanding quality of our research and the calibre of our facilities, ensuring students benefit from an enriching and immersive learning experience”.