Music Producing - BA (Hons) at University of South Wales

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) Music Producing develops music production, composition and sound design skills in Cardiff, with purpose-built studios including a Dolby Atmos suite, live briefs and a digital record label. Assessment is by coursework only, with no exams.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Creative Music Composition & Production, Critical Listening, Studio Production, Music & Sound Essentials, Getting Plugged In. Year two: Advanced Composition & Production, Music and Sound for Media, Artists Liaisons, Music Industry Practice, Minor Project. Year three: Major Production Project, Remix Production, Professional Practitioner, Industry Ready.

Career pathways

Music Producer; Beat Maker; Songwriter, Composer or Arranger; Audio Designer for gaming; Film and TV Composer or Sound Designer; Recording Studio Engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points or above. A-level: CCC to include a relevant subject. Welsh Baccalaureate: Advanced Diploma with grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate plus CC at A-level including a relevant subject. BTEC Extended Diploma MMM in a relevant subject. Access to HE: Pass with at least 96 tariff points. T Level: Pass (C or above). Five GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), with individual circumstances considered. Selection is based on the application; applicants not meeting the criteria may be asked to attend an interview.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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