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Music Technology and Production

Course details
  • HND
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
University Centre: Wakefield College
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd

Course summary

If you have a passion for music technology and production, this qualification has been specifically designed to develop your creative and technical skills whilst also providing the necessary experience and confidence to work in the industry. On completion of the course, you can also further your knowledge by progressing onto the BA(Hons) Creative Industries (1 Year top-up) to gain a full degree. This will allow you to develop as a professional through actual work experience that will enable you to meet the demands of a dynamic and growing industry.

Modules

Year 1
The Music Industry
Market and Promotion
Professional Development
Applied Sound Principles
Recording Technology
Recording
Creative Software Techniques
Creative Synthesis Techniques
Composing using Technology
Year 2
Creative Research Project
Advanced Music Production
Mixing and Mastering
Advanced Composing using Technology
Sound Design
Advanced Synthesis and Processing
Composing to a brief

Assessment method

This is an assignment based course so there are no exams. You will be continually assessed throughout the programme by a variety of methods including coursework, reports, case studies, essay, presentations and observations.

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W350
Institution code:
W08
Campus name:
University Centre: Wakefield College
Campus Code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 64 points

UCAS tariff points from A Levels or a Level 3 diploma in a related subject. Or An Access course. GCSE Grade C or above in English Language (or equivalent qualification) is required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP

Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits

Those with previous experience or learning that is relevant may be eligible via our Accredited Prior Learning process for accreditation towards this course. Please enquire through our admissions team.

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£7400Year 1
Northern Ireland£7400Year 1
Scotland£7400Year 1
Wales£7400Year 1
International£9500Year 1
EU£9500Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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