BA (Hons) Digital Music at Solent University

Programme overview

Got a passion for digital music production? Learn from professional producers and composers at Solent and develop a solid foundation for success in the music industry. The BA (Hons) Digital Music degree is a unique, industry-focused course that enables you to develop your skills, musical creativity and confidence, building a solid foundation for success within the music and creative industries.

Faculty: Music and performing arts | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Open the DAW to Success, The Sonic Alchemist, Everything's a Remix: Finding Your Sound, Music that Slaps: The Art of Mixing, Cinematics: Digital Music and Sound for Film, Artistry to Industry, Live Lab Sessions, Spatial Mixing and Mastering, Co-Lab, Artist Blueprint, Professional Project: Your Industry Calling Card. Optional modules include DJ Lab: Find Your Groove, Game Audio.

Career pathways

BA (Hons) Digital Music students go on to enjoy a range of careers and professions. Thanks to the diversity of the course, graduates can apply for a variety of roles within the music and creative industries such as becoming a releasing artist/producer, studio-based third-party production, sound engineering, music/sound creation for film, games and online media, DJing and live performance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, T-level Merit, or equivalent qualification, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. Direct entry into the second or third year may be considered for this course. Applicants over the age of 21 may be considered based on relevant experience, without having the required tariff points. English language: IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK, ROI, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,508 a year (2027/28). International full-time fee Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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