BA (Hons) Music Production at University of Hull

Programme overview

An industry-accredited (JAMES) degree covering recording studio practice, digital music production, project management and collaboration, with assessment focused on practical outcomes and a professional portfolio. Students also learn how to gain financial and legal control of their work.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education | Department: School of Arts and Humanities | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a foundation year) | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First-year core modules include Core Studio Techniques, Applied Studio Techniques, Creating Recorded Music and Creating Live Music; second year includes Music Production Techniques and the Individual and Collaborative Creative Projects; final year includes Advanced Production Techniques, Industry Production, Professional Showcase and the Major Project (Music).

Career pathways

Graduates become music producers, studio managers, sound engineers and freelance composers, and also move into music teaching and journalism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96-112 UCAS points (contextual offer 96 points), with at least 80 points from A levels, BTEC or other equivalent qualifications. Applicants should have an A level in Music or Music Technology at grade C or above, or an equivalent Level 3 music qualification, although applicants with musical experience outside these qualifications are considered. Alternative qualifications: IB Diploma 28 points including 5 at Higher Level Music; Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points including at least 18 credits at Merit in Music. A foundation-year route (UCAS code P301) requires 48 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK students, 2027 entry (fees for 2028 entry not confirmed). Source

International applicants: GBP 18,945 a year (2027/28). International students, 2027 entry (fees for 2028 entry not confirmed). Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/e7689647-908b-4e74-a0d3-b35284c10f9c

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