BA (Hons) Music Production at Teesside University

Programme overview

A practical degree in which students create, produce, mix and master stereo and surround recordings in Teesside's recording studios, building a portfolio in music and sound production. Study includes live client projects, interdisciplinary collaboration and the option of Adobe-accredited user status.

Faculty: School of Arts & Creative Industries | Department: Music Production | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with optional work placement year); 6 years part-time | Intake: January or September (full-time); September (part-time) | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Introduction to Music Production, Music Production Techniques, Collaboration Project and Introduction to the Creative Industries. Year 2: Music Production Practice, Industry Project, Creative Research Project and Working in the Creative Industries. An optional work placement year is available at no extra cost.

Career pathways

Sound and music production, sound engineering, live sound, sound design, music for film and video, broadcast, recording artistry, music technology journalism and multimedia authoring.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96-112 UCAS tariff points including any Level 3 STEM or music-related subject (32 points/grade C or above). Applicants without formal qualifications but with practical music technology experience are considered and may be asked for a portfolio. Normally GCSE English language and maths at grade C/4; alternatives may be considered. Direct entry to year 2 or 3 is possible with prior higher education study; mature applicants (over 21) may apply with portfolio and experience; an integrated foundation year route exists. International students needing a visa must meet UKVI-compliant English language requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: January or September (full-time); September (part-time)

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with optional work placement year); 6 years part-time

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