MA Commercial Songwriting & Production at Nottingham Trent University

Programme overview

A one-year full-time MA delivered at NTU's London Campus in Whitechapel, combining performance development, creative practice and industry engagement in songwriting, production and music business. Students are paired with an industry mentor matched to their project and specialism, and take part in songwriting, production and music business camps, live briefs and A&R panel events.

Faculty: Nottingham School of Art & Design | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study runs over three 60-credit terms (Foundation, Development, Creation). Modules include Commercial Songwriting 1, Developing Voice & Style 1, Creative Music Management and Audio Production.

Career pathways

Graduates are equipped for roles such as studio owner, recording engineer, producer, songwriter, mixing engineer, mastering engineer, music-for-media composer, artist, or working for a record label or publisher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or an appropriate equivalent (e.g. a professional qualification) from a recognised British or overseas institution. Applicants should show a genuine interest in songwriting and use the personal statement to demonstrate motivation, suitability and related skills, including why they want to study the course and their career aim. Applicants taught and assessed in languages other than English need an English language equivalent to IELTS 6.5. Same requirements for UK and international applicants.

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year full-time

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