Music Production and Sound Recording Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Music Production and Sound Recording Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
From classic cassette tapes, to the vinyl revival and global streaming services, recorded sound has become the primary way we experience music.
At York, Music Production and Sound Recording (BA) acknowledges that music and production are no longer separate art forms. Our course offers you the freedom to develop a tailored set of intellectual, technical and musical skills. You’ll gain practical experience in audio engineering and recording techniques essential to a career in music technology. Your core modules will show you how to record, mix and master a wide variety of mus...
From classic cassette tapes, to the vinyl revival and global streaming services, recorded sound has become the primary way we experience music.
At York, Music Production and Sound Recording (BA) acknowledges that music and production are no longer separate art forms. Our course offers you the freedom to develop a tailored set of intellectual, technical and musical skills. You’ll gain practical experience in audio engineering and recording techniques essential to a career in music technology. Your core modules will show you how to record, mix and master a wide variety of music genres, from pop to rock to classical and beyond. Our flexible, modular approach lets you shape your learning to your passions and career aspirations. You’ll have the chance to take options available to all undergraduate students in Music, in addition to modules specifically designed for this course. Our five recording studios give you access to 60 years of audio technology: vintage tape machines; analogue synthesizers; high-end outboard and mixing consoles; and a range of digital audio workstations. We have a dedicated careers service and a growing internship and placements programme, so you can gain industry experience before you graduate. Our graduates have gone on to work in recording studios, radio, mix for Dolby Atmos, hardware and software development, and become successful arts practitioners.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B64-B24
Institution Code
Y50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Essential Subjects: A Level Music or Music Technology at grade A is essential. If you are not taking A level Music or Music Technology we will accept ABRSM or Trinity Grade 5 Theory and Grade 7 Performance. Other exam boards may be considered on a case by case basis.
T Level
We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level in Music or Music Technology has been taken.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 36.0, offer-merit: 9.0
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction and 9 at Merit or higher including Music-related units.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Extended Project
If you achieve C or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
With 6 in Higher Level Music.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
B
We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept the following BTEC subjects where they are equivalent to one A Level: Music, Music Performance, Music Technology. We also consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. If you are not taking one of the above Music BTEC subjects, then A Level Music or Music Technology at grade A is essential. If you are not taking A level Music or Music Technology we will accept ABRSM or Trinity Grade 5 Theory and Grade 7 Performance. Other exam boards may be considered on a case by case basis.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Music or Music Technology at grade A is essential.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus AA at A Level. We accept the following BTEC subjects where they are equivalent to one A Level: Music, Music Performance, Music Technology. If you are not taking one of the above Music BTEC subjects, then A Level Music or Music Technology at grade A is essential. If you are not taking A level Music or Music Technology we will accept ABRSM or Trinity Grade 5 Theory and Grade 7 Performance. Other exam boards may be considered on a case by case basis.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus A at A Level. We accept the following BTEC subjects where they are equivalent to one A Level: Music, Music Performance, Music Technology. If you are not taking one of the above Music BTEC subjects, then A Level Music or Music Technology at grade A is essential. If you are not taking A level Music or Music Technology we will accept ABRSM or Trinity Grade 5 Theory and Grade 7 Performance. Other exam boards may be considered on a case by case basis.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
Plus AA at A Level. A Level in Music or A Level Music Technology at grade A is essential.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Plus A at A Level. A Level in Music or Music Technology at grade A is essential.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £26,900 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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