Overview

The Music Production (Hons) degree at Staffordshire University prepares students to gain the knowledge and the practical and creative skills they will need to succeed in the music industry.

You will learn to compose, record, mix and master music for commercial release. Developing the creative processes involved in songwriting, you will also cover the technical skills essential for working in professional studio environments.

Throughout the course, you will be guided by lecturers who work as songwriters, producers and live performers. There will also be talks and masterclasses from guest speakers.

We have work placement links with companies and organisations including:

Yellowfish Studios

Dovetail Games

Clair Global

SFL

London Symphony Orchestra

Whitby Studios

Carlisle Leisure

The Lodge Recording Studio

Monnow Valley Recording Studio

Swansea Bay TV

Careers

This degree will give you the knowledge, skills and experience you need to work in:

Music production

Song writing

Performance

Broadcasting and internet streaming

Sound and music for games, film, TV and video

Music distribution

Events management and live sound

Artist management

Music and media education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Music Practice

Recording Studio Production

Revolutions In Music

Daw Production Techniques

Practical Studio Techniques

Music Business - Management

Preparation For Teacher Training

Sound Design For The Creative Industries

Sound For Mobile Devices

Music Business - Promotion

Sound Design For Film And Games

Studio And Venue Acoustics

Venue Acoustics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

The main deadline for applications is 29 January. You are encouraged to apply by then, however late applications are accepted through UCAS until 30 June.

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Liberal Arts View 368 other Bachelors in Music in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply through UCAS

Typical UCAS offer: 112 points

A levels: BBC, CCC plus B at AS

BTEC: DMM

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16750 GBP / year

≈ 16750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Stoke-on-Trent

United Kingdom

550 - 850 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Stoke-on-Trent

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