Computer Science and Music Production BA (Hons)

Computer Science and Music Production at Keele combines computing with creativity, preparing you for careers in both technology and the creative industries. You’ll develop skills in programming, software development, and music production, alongside hands-on experience with industry tools and real-world projects. A final-year project lets you specialise in computing, music production, or both, building a strong foundation for diverse career paths.

Why choose this course?
• Focus on hands-on programming and software development, along with industry skills in using technology for music production, sound design, screen music, audio-visual work, and music software



• Engage creatively with industry-standard programming languages, audio software and hardware 



• Gain real-world experience, from an industry-linked research project to optional work placement 



• Employability skills are woven throughout the course 



• Discover diverse cultures through an International Year opportunity, at a partner university across the globe



Computer Science and Music Production at Keele is designed for students who want to apply computing to real-world challenges while exploring creativity in production and design. You’ll gain both academic knowledge and practical experience, developing skills that are valuable across technology, media and the creative industries.

The course combines the theory behind computing with hands-on programming and software development, alongside industry-relevant training in music production, sound design, audio-visual work and music technology.

Throughout the programme, you’ll gain technical, creative and analytical skills using industry-standard tools, software and hardware. You’ll also explore cultural and critical perspectives, with opportunities for placements and professional engagement. In your final year, you can shape your studies through a major project in computing, music production, or a combination of both.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Career focused courses, a vibrant student community and a beautiful 600-acre campus – this is Keele.

Whether you’re a passionate natural scientist, or eager to explore law, business, humanities or social sciences, our innovative courses are designed with your future in mind. Many of our courses offer a placement opportunity – just one of our initiatives that prepare you for real-world success.

Recognised for outstanding student experience and teaching quality, we were ranked a Top 10 UK university for student satisfaction across 15 subjects (National Student Survey 2025, broad-based English universities) and achieved Double Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2017 and 2023).

Located in the Staffordshire countryside, but within easy reach of a bustling town, vibrant city and our noisy neighbours of Manchester and Birmingham, Keele truly offers the best of both worlds: a close-knit campus community and an exciting local area to explore.

We’d love to see you on campus soon.