Music Production BA (Hons)
York St John University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Master studio and computer skills to produce great music. Immerse yourself in the creative industries and experience life as a music producer.On our course you will learn to create, arrange and manipulate music and sound. Master advanced sound engineering techniques as you build your portfolio of work. You will work with artists and clients from across the media industry throughout the course. This course is your chance to gain the skills and experience you need to establish yourself as an ...Read more

Master studio and computer skills to produce great music. Immerse yourself in the creative industries and experience life as a music producer.On our course you will learn to create, arrange and manipulate music and sound. Master advanced sound engineering techniques as you build your portfolio of work. You will work with artists and clients from across the media industry throughout the course. This course is your chance to gain the skills and experience you need to establish yourself as an innovative and professional producer.On this course, you will learn by producing music for professional clients and for yourself. This allows you to build your portfolio and become a confident producer who can adapt to any production situation.During your time with us, you will:Write and produce commercial tracks to enhance your musical understandingLearn advanced studio recording techniques with a developed understanding of acousticsSequence and synthesize sounds and beats using different digital technologiesLearn to negotiate with clients, promote products and handle contractsProduce a major piece of work, like an album or film soundtrack.Alongside the practical element of this degree, you will advance your theoretical understanding of music production. Through lectures you will contribute to current debates around production. This could involve examining modern distribution platforms, the history of production, music in film and much more.When you study with us you benefit from professional experience with artists and clients. You will work on projects with professional producers from the creative industries. You will take part in masterclasses and workshops with high profile music industry guests. There are opportunities to visit professional recording studios, including a working visit to Abbey Road studios in your final year.

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WUSCA ranking:
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10/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
50th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
101st
Music
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 70 = 30% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
30%
Employment rate
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95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Music graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Music graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Sam
29 Oct 24

York St John is a great place to study because it got quite a compact campus so for pretty much any course you won't have to go somewhere else is York to get to a..Read more

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Sushan
24 Nov 23

Well the facilities and the humbleness between the staffs makes ysj the perfect choice to..Read more

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104 Grades / Points required

We would like applicants to have studied Music or Music Technology at Level 3. Applicants who have not studied in these areas will still be considered.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,000 per year

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£14,000 per year

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£14000 Per year

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Sam
29 Oct 24
Music Production BA (Hons)
York St John is a great place to study because it got quite a compact campus so for pretty much any course you won't have to go somewhere else is York to get to a...
Read more
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Sushan
24 Nov 23
Music Production BA (Hons)
Well the facilities and the humbleness between the staffs makes ysj the perfect choice to...
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York St John University
Lord Mayor's Walk York YO31 7EX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  0.4 miles away

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