BA (Hons) Sound and Music Production

This specialist degree offers the opportunity to develop the creative, technical, and professional skills needed for a career in music production and sound across a wide range of media, from film and television to animation and video games. The course is centred on hands-on, practical work in music and sound. You can create, experiment, and refine your own projects in our dedicated specialist facilities, working with professional-standard tools and industry workflows from day one. Throughout your studies, you'll gain experience in recording, producing, sound design, and crafting audio for screen-based media. Collaboration is at the heart of the programme. You can work directly with musicians, filmmakers, animators, game designers, and visual artists, developing the real-world teamwork skills the industry demands. Creative projects are designed to challenge and expand your practice, underpinned by critical study and research. This integration of making and thinking will support you in becoming a confident, adaptable audio practitioner, prepared for a fast-moving creative industry. Our specialist facilities, including multichannel recording studios, audio post-production suites, music rehearsal spaces, and dedicated editing rooms, enable extensive practical exploration. High-end mobile equipment is available for field recording and location sound, and all students have access to professional software throughout their studies. You can learn from an experienced team of researchers and industry-active professionals working across music production, film and television, radio, animation, game audio, and experimental sound. Teaching is enriched by guest lectures, masterclasses, and opportunities to engage with contemporary professional practice.

IELTS 6.0

International students: £18,300 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £18,300 per year

21 September 2026

UCAS deadline (equal consideration)

• Brayford Pool, United Kingdom