BA (Hons) Music Performance and Production at University of East London

Programme overview

This course is perfect for performers, songwriters, and composers who want a music career. Our music performance and production degree is designed for those who aspire to excel in the industry. You can join our course even if you don't have a formal music qualification.

Faculty: School of Arts and Creative Industries | Department: Department of Music, Writing & Performance | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

To us, music is a broad church. It could mean the creation of a top-40 pop song, an experimental sound installation at Tate Modern or a viral track online. Modules include Sound recording, Music production and cultures, Music skills, Music Mixing/Mastering and Cultures, Performance making, Mental Wealth 1: Music industry, Advanced sound and music skills 1, Songwriting and cultures.

Career pathways

This degree prepares you for a career across the music industry, both as a creator and as a professional.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points (standard offer); 64 UCAS points (contextual offer); A Levels in at least two subjects; BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM (standard) / MPP (contextual); BTEC Diploma – DD (standard) / MM (contextual); Access to HE Diploma; T Levels; International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level; GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English; Pre-sessional English course. English: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year; subject to change Source

International applicants: GBP 16,020 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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