Music & Sound Production Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Music & Sound Production Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Prepare for an exciting career in professional music production through hands-on learning in industry-standard facilities, real-world collaborations, and developing your own highly skilled expertise.
Why study BA (Hons) Music & Sound Production at BU?
- Industry-focused: This course is accredited by the music industry body, Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES), and supported in its design by industry experts. You'll also benefit from our AVID Learning Partnership and regular guest lectures and masterclasses, providing v...
Prepare for an exciting career in professional music production through hands-on learning in industry-standard facilities, real-world collaborations, and developing your own highly skilled expertise.
Why study BA (Hons) Music & Sound Production at BU?
- Industry-focused: This course is accredited by the music industry body, Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES), and supported in its design by industry experts. You'll also benefit from our AVID Learning Partnership and regular guest lectures and masterclasses, providing valuable insights into the creative industries.
- Start creating from week one: You'll dive straight into music production projects and industry briefs, building a portfolio that showcases your creativity and helps you discover your unique style as a music producer.
- Access industry standard facilities: You’ll have access to an extensive range of audio facilities including recording studios with State Solid Logic mixing desk, live room and control room, as well as surround-sound and stereo post-production studios.
- Hands-on experience & collaboration: Working on audio production projects and diverse briefs, you'll also have opportunities to collaborate both across courses within the faculty and with external partners.
- Network & build industry connections: With a focus on developing your career path, you'll connect and network with creative industry practitioners and partner organisations while demonstrating your abilities through opportunities such as presenting your work to public audiences.
- Launch your career: When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of careers in music production including studio engineering, live sound engineering, song writing, music performance, composing for media, and post-production.
Course accreditation and partnerships
This course is accredited by the Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES), a measure of the quality and suitability of this course to meet industry needs. JAMES is a consortium of music, entertainment and media industry organisations collaborating in the support of education and promotion of excellence.
As a student on the course you can benefit from our AVID Learning Partnership, with opportunities to receive certified training in 101 Pro Tools Fundamentals I and II.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A50-A24
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades BBC–ABB) from a minimum of 2 A-levels.
T Level
120 UCAS tariff points
UCAS Tariff
112.0
128.0
The entry requirements for this course are 112-128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
Scottish Higher
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points (grades AABC–AAAB) from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades CCD–BCC) from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff
Extended Project
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades M2, M3, M3 to M1, M1, M2) from a minimum of two principal subjects.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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