Course contact details
Admissions
Email:admissions@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk
Phone:01924 789110
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
Margaret Street
Wakefield
WF1 2DH
Music Technology and Production
- HND
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- September 2025
- Undergraduate
- 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.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University Centre: Wakefield College
Study options
- HND • Full-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- September 2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W350
- Institution code:
- W08
- Campus name:
- University Centre: Wakefield College
- Campus Code:
- A
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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
UCAS Tariff64 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 DiplomaP: 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
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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