- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- Full Time: 3 years Full Time with Foundation: 4 years Part Time: 4 years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Music
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
The University of Northampton’s BA Music Production degree is intended to prepare you for a growing and ever-evolving industry that contributed £1.26 billion to the economy in 2021. The course is specifically designed to prepare you for a range of potential avenues of music creation and beyond. For example, working in the video game industry or in the world of live music, or even or working as a music educator/tutor. You will develop a breadth of skills within the digital domain, the studio environment, and perhaps most importantly, academically, enabling you to become a fully-fledged self-producing artist. For overall student positivity in the National Student Survey 2025. For satisfied with feedback in the Guardian University Guide 2026. Based on Office for Students (OfS) data from the National Student Survey. Guardian data from the 2026 Music Subject table This Music Production course is Industry Accredited by JAMES representing APRS, MPG and associate industry bodies. Accreditation of a course by relevant industry bodies provides assurance to students and employers of its potential and value.
Entry requirements
| A levels | BBC |
|---|---|
| BTEC | DMM |
| T Levels | Merit |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.
Fees
International students: £17,000 per year
UK students: £9,790 per year
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
International: £17,000 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
Apply via UCAS. The equal consideration deadline is
Campus
- Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom
Where you will study
West Northamptonshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
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