BSc (Hons) Music and Sound Production at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Music and Sound Production is a three-year full-time degree in audio engineering and music technology, covering recording, mixing, mastering, acoustics, digital audio workstations, sound synthesis and software development. No prior musical training or technical expertise is required.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business | Duration: 3 years (plus optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 builds fundamental technical skills in music and audio across digital and acoustic domains. Year 2 moves from using existing technologies to developing your own, including industry briefs, studio work with musicians, digital instruments, software applications and hardware and software interfaces. The final year is a self-directed project with advanced skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, audio signal processing and assistive music technology.

Career pathways

Graduates may work in performing, composition and sound design for film or games, music production or DJing, or in the wider music industry in artist management, A&R, promotion and booking, venue management, festival production and music journalism. Media roles include radio presenting, marketing and arts administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104 UCAS points (contextual offers typically 8 points lower). A levels: 104 points including a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM; candidates can be interviewed before an offer is made. Access to HE Diploma: named diploma (preferably English, humanities or combined) with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction. T level: Pass with grade C in core, any subject. International Baccalaureate: 26 points. Other combinations and non-A level qualifications are considered. International applicants need a suitable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time UK students; optional placement year charged separately Source

International applicants: GBP 18,700 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; optional placement year charged separately Source

Duration: 3 years

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