Music degrees in North West England

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Liverpool Hope University

43 music courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 65th
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WUSCA ranking: 43th
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University has been a mix of incredible highs and frustrating lows. The best part has definitely been the freedom—being able to explore subjects I’m genuinely interested in, meeting people from all walks of life, and finally feeling like I have some control over my own routine. Some of the friendships I’ve made feel like they’ll last a lifetime, and there’s something exciting about the late-night study sessions, spontaneous adventures, and even the occasional deep conversations with people I just met. But on the flip side, the pressure can be overwhelming. Balancing deadlines, social life, and basic self-care sometimes feels impossible, and there are moments when imposter syndrome kicks in hard. There have been times when I’ve felt completely lost, wondering if I’m actually on the right path or just going through the motions. Still, even with the stress, I wouldn’t trade the experience—it’s been chaotic, challenging, and sometimes exhausting, but it’s also been one of the most defining periods of my life.

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Music BA (Hons)
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  • Foundations of Music Production
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Music (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
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  • Foundations of Music Production
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Edge Hill University

1 music courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 69th
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WUSCA ranking: 54th
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I find the amount of support from academic to international and student representative support so immense and it made coping and adjusting to the new environment very easy. The uniskills and library services here is top notch and staff here are very helpful and give guidance when needed. One thing that can be improved is creating more part time job opportunities for students especially international students.

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Music Production BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • MUS1170 Ensemble Performance
  • MUS1171 Studio Practice
  • MUS1172 Creative Music Technology
  • MUS1173 Introduction to Popular Music and Media
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University of Chester

7 music courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 35th
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WUSCA ranking: 2th
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Best Aspects of Studying at the University of Chester: Beautiful Campus and it is friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Staff and students alike are approachable, creating a welcoming environment for learning and personal growth. As for the worst aspects, the acoomodation cost is high.

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Commercial Music BA (Hons)
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Popular Music Performance BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Introduction to Popular Music Studies
  • Music Technology
  • Music, Harmony & Understanding
  • Performance Platform 1
  • Popular Music Practice
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University of Central Lancashire

10 music courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 74th
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WUSCA ranking: 26th
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The staff and students around the campus are always so welcoming and friendly. It really makes me enjoy where I’m studying. I think something that could be improved is the university’s response to student based issues.

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Music Theatre BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • MX1010: Musical Theatre 1
  • MX1020: New Music Theatre 1
  • MX1110: Musical Theatre Skills
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Year 1
  • Creative Music Production
  • Electronic Music Contextual Studies
  • Electronic Music Performance and Technologies
  • Recording Techniques
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dBs Institute

4 music courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
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I love the overall space. The studios are well equipped and versatile. If I was say about improving something it would be more variety in the clubs and stuff. It would nice to see some band clubs and open jam session.

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Music & Sound for Film & TV BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Film Aesthetics
  • Film Music Production
  • Film Sound Production
  • Industry Foundations
  • Sound Design for Film
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Electronic Music Production BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Electronic Music Production
  • Industry Foundations?
  • Mixing
  • Production Analysis
  • Studio Practice?
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University of Salford

9 music courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 49th
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WUSCA ranking: 12th
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The lecturers are really approachable and want you to succeed. It feels really inclusive and diversity is appreciated. Being so close to Manchester there's lots going on and good transport links. The only real criticism I have is the use of online lectures, how ever much they try, they aren't as condusive to learning as in person lectures are especially if you have difficulties with concentration. I understand that universities are trying to find ways to cut costs but I feel that this detracts from the whole student experience both academically and socially.

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Music: Creative Music Technology BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Applied Composition and Technology
  • Foundation Musicianship Skills
  • Fundamentals of Composition, Arranging and Technology
  • Performance Studies
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Music: Popular Music and Recording BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Applied Composition and Technology
  • Fundamentals of Composition, Arranging and Technology
  • Interpreting Popular Music
  • Musicianship Skills
  • Performance Studies
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UCEN Manchester

1 music courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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Facilities (5) - I truly believe that my degree is perfectly accommodated for just by looking at the facilities on offer. Not only that, but the actual hive bar is brilliant and there is lots of space for everyone. Location (3) - Although the building itself looks fabulous where it is, to get there you have to cross a very busy main road that sometimes can be dangerous and with it being outside of the AO arena, it makes it hard being there when a concert or show is on. With that being said however, the fact it is barely a 10 minute walk from Victoria station makes it very easy for me as a commuter. Student Support (4) - I believe that UCEN goes above and beyond when trying to support students, particularly with their schemes on offer to help those less financially stable. The only thing I’d say is maybe make it a bit more obvious where to access these support by putting posters up around the campus. Campus Look and Feel (5) - It is clear that there has been a lot of work gone into the campus itself which makes it a really beautiful and welcoming place to be. The campus actually featured on the latest season of Waterloo Road so I am pretty sure that this only goes to show how incredible it is. Student Life (4) - As far as I am aware, as a commuter student, the campus is brilliant for somebody like me as I can easily get there everyday providing the trains are running, but I do feel that with the location of the campus, students find it relatively difficult to find accommodation on offer around it, and therefore, this can make it difficult for students to really get to grips with student life when not being close to the campus or city centre. Students Union (5) - The students union is always thriving, there is always something going on that they have put together in the hive, and it is really a pleasure to get involved in these things and take a break from the degree for a moment. Whether that be painting or putting on a movie night, they really do go above and beyond. They also promote our concerts and events which is lovely to see.

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Vocal Studies and Performance BA (Hons)
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  • Acting Through Song
  • Advanced Ensemble Singing
  • Advanced Skills for the Vocalist
  • Advanced Solo Singing
  • Contextualising Performance
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Manchester Metropolitan University

3 music courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 19th
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Mmu has strong academic reputation, excellent industry links like Siemens and employability . They have cutting edge facilities: state of the art labs are amazing! I love their commitment to sustainability; they are ranked as one of the best. The university could be improved : They need to improve in library services They need to have more rooms for studying They definitely would need more pc rooms! As they are always occupied when I need one, especially during exam times The library needs to get the books back in ; the books gave the library character and a reason for student to come to the library Other than this, Mmu is amazing!

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Year 1
  • Critical Perspectives 1
  • Performing
  • Project 1
  • Theatre Making
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Music and Sound Design (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Approaches to Audio Content Creation
  • Composition
  • Creative Strategies in Music And Sound For Digital Arts
  • Sound Design
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SAE Institute

2 music courses
star rating 4.0
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NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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Audio Production BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons)
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  • Audio (T1) - Desktop Music Production
  • Audio (T1) - Principles of Audio
  • Audio (T2) - Audio Production Industries
  • Audio (T2) - Recording Techniques
  • Audio (T3) Creative Studio 1: Overview
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Music Business BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons)
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  • MB (T1) - Industry Overview
  • MB (T1) - Legislation and Contracts
  • MB (T2) - Business Basics and Marketing
  • MB (T2) - Profiling and Content Management
  • MB (T3) Creative Studio 1: Overview
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BIMM University

1 music courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
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The lecturers are very nice and knowledgeable. There’s great student support available through the wellbeing hub as well as assessment support and tutorials. Many interesting masterclasses with industry professionals are given. The main point of improvement is the building. The windows need to be completely redone due to a mold problem and some of the air conditioners don’t work properly.

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Year 1
  • Approaches to Production & Workflow
  • Audio Capture Methods & Equipment
  • Audio Fundamentals
  • Context & Culture of the Creative Industries
  • Industry Toolkit
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