BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Hands-on learning in industry-standard facilities develops the technical expertise, creative confidence and production experience behind great music. Accreditations: JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support).

Department: Media, Film, TV & Music Production | Duration: 3 years full-time with an 8-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Composition for Music Producers, Ambitions, Music Industry, Creative Mixing, Music Production Skills, Studio Recording. Year 2: Record Production, Audio Cultures, Film Sound, Making Music in Context, Game Sound, Live Sound Arts. Final year: Industry Project, Music Futures, Research for Creative Practice, Professional Practice, Final Project.

Career pathways

The course builds the technical skills and theoretical knowledge to succeed in the music and sound production industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 19,685 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time with an 8-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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