Music Performance and Production BA (Hons)

**Develop the skills you’ll need to achieve your dream of being a professional musician.**<br/><br/>Realise your potential in contemporary music production and develop your ability to perform live.<br/><br/>As part of your course, you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- Concentrate on four themes: performance (group and individual), composition and arrangement, technology and production, and contextual studies<br/><br/><br/>- Work alongside students and staff both in the studio and at live music venues, building a portfolio that will help you achieve your professional ambitions as a musician<br/><br/><br/>- Work in conjunction with students from music production in the studios as well as working in live venues<br/><br/><br/>- Have access to workshops and industry professionals through our links with JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support) and the Music Producers Guild<br/><br/><br/>**Accreditation**<br/>This course is accredited by JAMES.<br/><br/>**Find out more**<br/><br/>Throughout your course you’ll be encouraged to perform externally in the many venues that Leeds has to offer. Previous students have performed at events including the Live at Leeds festival, which attracts thousands of visitors to venues across the city every year.<br/><br/>**Artist in Residence Programme**<br/><br/>Our Artist in Residence programme offers you the chance to work with professional artists, giving you a taste of what its like to work on professional music projects. In previous years, weve welcomed artists including Cherry Seraph, Chris T-T, Ian Prowse, I Monster, Tom Williams, and Utah Saints.<br/><br/>**Why study Music Performance and Production at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/>- 97% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Music Performance & Production*<br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by JAMES - we were the first university in England to become a JAMES Integrated Learning Centre<br/><br/><br/>- Access to our guest lectures and workshops from industry experts<br/><br/><br/>- Access to dedicated music studios, Foley studios, dubbing and music recording studios, acoustic labs and a host of post-production suites in the new Leeds School of Arts building<br/><br/><br/>National Student Survey 2024*

Ranked a top 10 university in the UK for course quality and careers (Uni Compare Rankings, 2026), Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.