Music Production (with a Placement Year) - BA (Hons)
University of Staffordshire
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Stoke-on-Trent Campus

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4 Years

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

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University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)

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On our BA (Hons) in Music Production, you’ll learn how to compose, record, mix and master music for commercial release. There will also be plenty of scope to explore your own projects and specialise in the area you want to pursue for a career.And as the life of a music producer is so varied, it will prepare you for work across radio, TV, film, games and theatre too. Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by lecturers who work as songwriters, producers and live performers. In recent years, ...Read more

On our BA (Hons) in Music Production, you’ll learn how to compose, record, mix and master music for commercial release. There will also be plenty of scope to explore your own projects and specialise in the area you want to pursue for a career.
And as the life of a music producer is so varied, it will prepare you for work across radio, TV, film, games and theatre too. Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by lecturers who work as songwriters, producers and live performers. In recent years, they’ve included high-profile figures like Nick McCabe, former lead guitarist in The Verve. We also have research-active staff with links to everything from hip-hop to electronic music. Some of the modules focus on the technical skills you’ll need for professional studio environments. Our top-spec facilities include five fully equipped recording studios, all with surround sound and consoles from SSL, Avid, Audient and API.
There’s a 60-seater Mac music technology centre incorporating Logic Pro, Ableton Live and Native Instruments Komplete. You can gain official Pro Tools accreditation at a very low cost as well. Students can access the studio space anytime between 9am and midnight on weekdays and it’s also available for individual use at weekends. You can immerse yourself in more creative activities too, such as songwriting and experimental composition. It’s ideal for students who like performing alongside producing.
Careers
Our Music Production graduates go on to lots of successful destinations. The degree will give you the skills and knowledge for working in a variety of fields.

These include: Music production, Songwriting, Performance, Broadcasting and internet streaming, Sound and music for games, film, TV and video, Music distribution, Events management and live sound, Artist management, Music and media education

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74/279
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37th
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What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
10 Nov 25

The university is great, everyone there is super kind and super welcoming. I changed course twice and each time it was easier than I’d have expected it to be, however my..Read more

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Lorraine
21 Feb 25

Superb facilities, in a superb environment, and with superb social opportunities. But most importantly, all lecturers and staff go that extra mile all of the time to get the..Read more

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A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

96 Grades / Points required

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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

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£16,750 per year

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Full time annual fee would be 16750, Student would pay 1850 in their year of placement/sandwich

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SR
Student Reviewer
10 Nov 25
Music Production - BA (Hons)
The university is great, everyone there is super kind and super welcoming. I changed course twice and each time it was easier than I’d have expected it to be, however my...
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Lorraine
21 Feb 25
Music Production - BA (Hons)
Superb facilities, in a superb environment, and with superb social opportunities. But most importantly, all lecturers and staff go that extra mile all of the time to get the...
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University of Staffordshire
College Road, University Quarter Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST4 2DE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  0.1 miles away

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