BA (Hons) Music Performance and Production at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Train as a modern musician. Learn to create, perform, and produce music for today's creative industries - from live stages to professional studios, and beyond. Music careers rarely fit into one box.

Faculty: Leeds School of Arts | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement) | Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Music Performance Techniques, Music Industries & Online Content, Creative Studio Techniques, Music Performance Technologies, Music in Context, Composition. Year 2 core modules: Live Music Performance, Creative Studio Production, Analysing Performance & Production, Music Performance Project, Copyright & Law in the Music Industries. Year 2 options include Post Production, Electronic Music Repertoire Development, Radio & Podcasting. Year 3 core modules: Music Independent Project, Music Performance in Practice, Music Performance. Year 3 options include Songwriting, Electroacoustic Composition, Music for Film & TV, Mixing Practice, Arts & Social Engagement, Advanced Radio Podcasting.

Career pathways

Prepare for an exciting and varied future in the music industry. You might find your niche, or build a career combining different elements of performance, production, collaboration, and freelance work across creative settings. Roles include Performing musician, Music producer, Recording artist, Live sound technician, Studio assistant, Songwriter, Composer, Music educator.

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112 points required. (Minimum 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies. ). GCSEs GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core Scottish Awards 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above. Irish Leaving Certificate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. International baccalaureate 112 tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement)

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Music+Performance+and+Production&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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