BA (Hons) Music Production, Performance and Business at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The Music Production, Performance and Business BA covers music production, performance and business, with authentic group projects that mirror real music industry practice. It supports students aiming to be artists, producers, performers, songwriters, composers, DJs, technologists, entrepreneurs and business specialists. Teaching takes place at Harrow.

Department: Music | Duration: 3 or 4 years | Intake: Full-time - September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Introduction to the Music Industries and Entrepreneurship and Music Production Fundamentals. Later modules include Music Publishing and Songwriting, Producing Music, Collaboration: The Live Industry, Music Marketing and Digital Storytelling, Work-based and Placement Learning, Composing for Media, Synchronisation, Advanced Audio Production, Music Law and a Final Major Project.

Career pathways

Graduates work across the music industries, including music synchronisation and music management. Alumni include members of Rudimental, The Feeling, Plan B and Arctic Lake.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related programmes will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM. BTEC Diploma – DD. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the. Access course. In addition to one of the above, you should have: GCSE English Language grade 4/C. IB grade 4 - can be achieved during first year. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please get in touch with Course Enquiries. Our course encourages a diverse range of music styles and genres, covering everything including Rock, Pop, R&B, Grime, Jazz, Acoustic, EDM and more. Applicants with backgrounds and interests in music which fall outside of conventional music education such as DJs, underground music or electronica artists are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants who meet the entry requirements will be asked to submit a short portfolio of work relevant to their chosen specialism of music production, performance or music business/enterprise. Successful applicants will be invited to attend an applicant open day spending time working alongside staff and students.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

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