Music Production BA (Hons)

Calling all music enthusiasts and creative minds, ready to study at the heart of a thriving music and media community. Our BA (Hons) Music Production course offers a range of practical and creative experiences that will ignite your passion.

Working alongside our BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance course, the programme focuses on studio production, live sound engineering, original music composition, and sound design – the essential building blocks for your musical journey. We’re on the lookout for talented student engineers, recordists, and beatmakers who want to hone their skills and flourish as music production professionals and artists.

Studying BA (Hons) Music Production at Leeds Arts University, you’ll dive into the world of recording, mixing, mastering, and crafting music for various media, including video games and sync. We’ll equip you with the tools and knowledge to thrive in the contemporary creative industries.

Our purpose-built music facilities are designed to mimic industry settings, offering you an exciting environment to learn and grow. From our performance auditorium to well-equipped recording studios and live rooms, we’ve got everything you need to make music magic.

With our experienced tutors and industry professionals, you’ll gain the technical know-how and creative insights to excel as a music producer. We encourage you to showcase your skills through practical study tasks, giving you real-world experience.

Leeds, with its rich musical history and vibrant arts scene, will be your home. BA (Hons) Music Production offers opportunities to collaborate with fellow musicians, filmmakers, games designers, and more, and build your network from the get-go.

If you’re ready to step into the world of music production, this is your chance. Join us and let’s make music together!

*The placement year is subject to approval.

BA (Hons), BA (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time, Sandwich Study Mode
3 years Duration
W374 , W375 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

Leeds Arts University encourages applications from talented and motivated students. The University uses a wide range of methods to assess applications, these can include:

  • personal statement

  • predicted grades

  • contextual information

  • reference

  • examples of your work

  • digital auditions or interview

If you are successful in your application an offer will be made to you, if conditional we will ask for between 104 and 120 UCAS tariff points from any combination of A Levels/T Level/Extended Diploma/Foundation Diploma. The expected subjects will depend on the course you are applying for.

All applicants must have GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4/Grade C or above, or English Functional Skills Level 2 at Pass.

Examples of work

Ability will be assessed through a sample of current production performance, that has been uploaded to a suitable sharing platform (YouTube, Google Drive, MS One Drive or Weibo) for review. Guidance on what to include in your examples of work can be found on our website at www.leeds-art.ac.uk/ug-entry-requirements.

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