Highlights
Tuition fee
18700 GBP
14700 GBP / year
10050 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
18700 GBP
14700 GBP / year
10050 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
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Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Campus location
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Master audio engineering with the latest tech in cutting-edge studios. Explore how technology is revolutionising music, create your own tools, and harness AI creatively. Prepare for an exciting career in the music and technology industries at this BSc Music and Sound Production (Hons) offered by the University of Plymouth.

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Overview

Become a professional and effective audio engineer
  • Master professional audio software; build innovative and creative tools and develop your own software.
Start from the beginning
  • No prior musical training or technical expertise is necessary to undertake this course, just enthusiasm and new ideas!
Explore how music technologies can change and enrich lives
  • Learn how to apply your advanced knowledge to enable people with severe disabilities to interact with a computer.

Careers

This course provides you with a range of opportunities to graduate with a diverse portfolio of practical work giving you an edge in a competitive job market. Gain invaluable professional experience through internships, enhancing your employability and industry connections.

The  Music and Sound Production (Hons) programme offered by the University of Plymouth will open a wide range of career choices. You could look at channelling your creativity by pursuing a career in performing, composition (song writing and/or sound design for film or gaming) or working as a music producer or professional DJ. If creating music doesn’t appeal to you so much, you could consider other roles within the music industry such as artist management, A&R (responsible for talent scouting and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists), promotion and booking, managing a music venue, producing music festivals or working as a music journalist. Additional media related roles include radio presenting, marketing and arts administration.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

  • Recording
  • Mixing
  • Mastering
  • Acoustics
  • Digital audio workstations
  • Audio processing

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
105
TOEFL® IBT
OR
76
OR
4
PTE Academic
59
IELTS
6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Plymouth, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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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

Duolingo English Test
105
TOEFL® IBT
OR
76
OR
4
PTE Academic
59
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

  • 104 points including a minimum of 2 A levels.

BTEC National Extended Diploma

  • DMM.
  • Candidates can be interviewed before an offer is made. 

Access to HE Diploma

  • Pass a named Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferably English, humanities or combined) with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction.

T level

  • Pass (with Grade C in core) in any subject.

International Baccalaureate

  • 26 points.

Other qualifications

  • Other combinations and non-A level qualifications also considered.

Tuition Fees

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

    18700 GBP 4000 GBP Built-In Scholarship
    Non-residents
    14700 GBP / year
    ≈ 14700 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    10050 GBP / year
    ≈ 10050 GBP / year

Additional Details

Discounts per year:

  • Year 1: £4,000
  • Year 2: £1,000
  • Year 3: £1,000

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom
731 - 1387 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Music and Sound Production (Hons).

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Sanctuary scholarships
Need-based

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University of Plymouth
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Progression Award
Merit-based

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University of Plymouth
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Plymouth
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Undergraduate International Student Scholarship

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University of Plymouth
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2027
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2027
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship

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Rapid Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based

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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
1st Formations Business Scholarship

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1st Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest

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Simmons and Fletcher
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based

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Wells Mountain Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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