We look at each application individually, considering your grades, interview (along with your portfolio/audition) and any relevant experience. We typically expect students to have achieved 48 UCAS points or PPP in a Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma. Mature students who don’t meet these standard entry requirements may be able to show us their potential through relevant experience. Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not have GCSE English will be asked to take an IELTS assessment or equivalent and will need to achieve an overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in the writing element and at least 5.5 in all other sub elements.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
An industry-led, commercial focused degree taught in a 24-room studio complex. You’ll master recording, mixing, mastering, programming and live sound on professional hardware and DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations), collaborate with performers and creative students, and build an artist/producer identity through assessed projects and an employer-facing portfolio.
Create, produce and shape professional-quality music that reflects your unique creative vision. You’ll experiment with industry-standard technologies, explore new approaches to sound and production, and develop the confidence to work independently in a fast-moving creative industry. Through critical listening, analytical thinking and hands-on practice, you’ll deepen your understanding of music’s artistic, cultural and commercial impact while refining the technical and creative skills needed to craft compelling, original work. Graduating as a reflective and adaptable practitioner, you’ll be ready to innovate, collaborate and make your mark in the world of music production.
You will engage with diverse production practices, enabling you to define and refine your creative identity. The curriculum balances technical skill development, conceptual exploration, and industry awareness, supporting you in producing work of artistic, technical, and commercial value. Learning is practice-based, underpinned by critical and contextual study, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional development. Throughout the course, you will work on individual and group projects, access industry insights, and develop a portfolio that reflects your evolving artistic and professional identity.
Further information
The BA (Hons) Music Production course is designed for aspiring producers, engineers and composers seeking to develop their creative and technical expertise within a professional and collaborative environment. You’ll thrive if you enjoy critical listening, experimentation and teamwork, and want to graduate with credible networks and a strong show-reel.
Industry engagement is a core aspect of the course, offering live briefs, external collaborations, and opportunities that often lead to employment. You will have the chance to work with industry professionals, external clients, and creative partners, ensuring your learning experience mirrors real-world professional practice. The course’s strong links with the music industry provide networking opportunities that support career progression. Graduates frequently go on to collaborate with their peers, forming professional relationships that continue beyond their studies. The teaching approach actively encourages you to seek and capitalise on collaborative opportunities across music, theatre, media, art, and design, broadening your creative and professional scope.
- Audio capture, processing, synthesis and sampling
- Composition for media and artist development
- Innovation, briefs and professional practice
- Major project, dissertation and portfolio
- Studio practice across Logic, Pro Tools and Ableton
Careers include producer, mix/mastering engineer, recording artist, sound designer, live sound and post-production. Many graduates sustain portfolio careers combining studio work, releases, commissions and further study.
Our teaching and assessment methods are designed to keep learning dynamic, engaging and hands-on. You’ll experience a mix of:
- Practical and studio-based workshops to refine your skills
- Group discussions to exchange ideas and insights
- Critiques to help improve your work
- Lectures and seminars to explore concepts and techniques
- One-on-one tutorials for tailored feedback
- Group study and peer reviews to collaborate and learn from others
- Independent study to deepen your knowledge and creativity
Assessment methods are tailored to each unit and may include:
- Completing project work
- Delivering presentations
- Keeping journals of your creative journey
- Developing a research proposal
- Writing assignments to showcase your understanding
With this variety, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and demonstrate your skills in ways that suit your strengths!
- Tutorials
- Small group study
- Self-directed study
- Study trips
Assessment methods are tailored to each unit and may include:
- Presentations (of practical work)
- Journals
- Research proposals
- Sketchbooks / drawings
- Written assignments
With this variety, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and demonstrate your skills in ways that suit your strengths and challenge your creativity, problem-solving, and adaptability.
Flexible Exit Awards
This programme is designed as a three-year course leading to the award of a BA (Hons) degree. It is delivered through a flexible 1+1+1 structure, with each year representing a distinct stage of learning and achievement. This approach allows students to progress through the programme in clearly defined phases while retaining the flexibility to exit at the end of any academic year if their circumstances change.
Students who complete the full programme will be awarded a BA (Hons). However, students who choose to leave the course before completion may be eligible for an interim award that formally recognises the credits they have successfully achieved.
Level 4 (Year 1) Students who successfully complete 120 credits at Level 4 and then leave the programme may be awarded a Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE).
Level 5 (Year 2) Students who successfully complete 240 credits, and then leave the programme may be awarded a Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE).
Level 6 (Year 3) Students who successfully complete 360 credits, will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA Hons).
This flexible 1+1+1 model ensures that students who do not complete the full degree can still receive formal recognition for their achievements, while those who continue through all three years graduate with a BA (Hons) qualification.