About this course

This degree is delivered at our London Campus in Whitechapel.

This industry-driven practical postgraduate degree equips you with the creative and technical skills to thrive in todays music industry.

Delivered in partnership with Tileyard, the worlds largest professional music community, the course balances traditional creative songwriting and production practice with a critical evaluation of specialised tools, techniques and case studies unique to the current music and entertainment industries.

Through this course, youll explore the societal and cultural contexts of music, conduct research into current practices, and create commercially viable music at the forefront of the industry.

Youll be paired with an industry mentor, matched to your project and/or specialism. Theyll work with you throughout your studies, acting as an external source of advice, support, contacts, and possibly employment opportunities

With NTUs state-of-the-art facilities and professional mentoring, youll develop a career-ready portfolio that showcases your talent and versatility.

What youll study

About the Tileyard community: Tileyard is home to 200+ creative businesses, and their studios are regularly used by A-listers like Dua Lipa and Noel Gallagher. Through their expertise and worldwide connections, youll be getting face-to-face with the people and tools most up-and-coming artists can only dream of.

Benefits of the NTU x Tileyard partnership: Enjoy the best of both worlds - NTUs outstanding resources, plus exclusive access to Tileyards range of experts, events, and facilities.

Annual opportunities:

Three Tileyard songwriting bootcamps

Weekly live industry briefs

Monthly A&R surgeries lead by Tileyard professionals

Exclusive facilities and events:

Access to three bookable songwriting rooms at Tileyard Studios

Access to the Tileyard ‘hang-out room, and the chance to connect with their community

Networking events with top industry professionals

High-profile speakers and masterclasses

Professional development and perks:

40 hours work experience within Tileyards network

Personalised mentorship from leading industry professionals

Mentorship and funding opportunities through NTUs Denizen record label

Alumni privileges, including live commercial briefs and pitching opportunities through the Tileyard Investment Fund

Additional opportunities:

Exclusive access to Tileyards Discord server for feedback, networking and collaboration

The option to attend an international songwriting bootcamp (travel and insurance not included)

Careers and employability

Graduates will be equipped to take up roles working as a studio owner, recording engineer, producer, songwriter, mixing engineer, mastering engineer, music for media composer, artist, working for a record label/publisher.

YouFirst – working with our Employability Team

Studying for a degree at a popular university has many benefits but none more so than having access to a large employability team.

Our friendly, experienced career consultants will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice you won't find in a book or on the internet. You can benefit from this at any time during your studies and up to three years after completing your course.