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. Youll also benefit from our AVID Learning Partnership and regular guest lectures and masterclasses, providing valuable insights into the c...
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.<br/><br/>**Why study BA (Hons) Music & Sound Production at BU?**<br/><br/><br/>- **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. Youll also benefit from our AVID Learning Partnership and regular guest lectures and masterclasses, providing valuable insights into the creative industries. <br/><br/><br/>- **Start creating from week one:** Youll 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. <br/><br/><br/>- **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. <br/><br/><br/>- **Hands-on experience & collaboration:** Working on audio production projects and diverse briefs, youll also have opportunities to collaborate both across courses within the faculty and with external partners. <br/><br/><br/>- **Network & build industry connections:** With a focus on developing your career path, youll connect and network with creative industry practitioners and partner organisations while demonstrating your abilities through opportunities such as presenting your work to public audiences. <br/><br/><br/>- **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. <br/><br/><br/>**Course accreditation and partnerships**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W391
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
104
120
The entry requirements for this course are 104-120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
104 - 120 tariff points from Scottish Highers
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
28
31
DMM
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
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.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff
D*D
104 tariff points (Grade D*D)
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
104-112 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
M
120 UCAS tariff points
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
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