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Music Producing

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Cardiff
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)

Course summary

BA (Hons) Music Producing is a highly practical programme, where you will identify, examine and refine your creative music production process. Students are provided with a fast-tracked learning experience through access to USW’s innovative studio facilities, tutor expertise and collaborative learning environment. The course nurtures professional development and functions to build the relevant skillsets required for the next generation of producers.

This award aims to attract prospect music producers and composers who seek to become experts in the latest technology and forge careers within the creative industries of music, film, television and game audio.

BA (Hons) Music Producing is tailored to reflect the realities of the modern music industry and gives you access to regular masterclasses, visits by special guest musicians and industry networking events.

The programme equips the student with the practical techniques, theoretical knowledge, transferable skills and vocational experience required of a professional practitioner within the broad field of Music Production on a personal and professional level. As well as production skills, students will learn theoretical, compositional and transferable skills that will benefit their future employability within the music industry. Our campus boasts nine recording studios with live and control rooms, which are sound isolated and acoustically treated. We also house the Gus Dudgeon Suite, an analogue mixing and editing desk, once owned by Elton John’s critically acclaimed producer.

How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
W374
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Cardiff
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
96 points

A level
CCC

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

Access to HE Diploma

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

T Level
Pass (C and above)

Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core)

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 overall with no lower than 5.5 in any one component.

USW English Language Requirementshttps://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/courses/ielts-english-programmes-requirements/

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).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

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

Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the University’s library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the University website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.

Students from Wales and the EU may be eligible for a means-tested Welsh Government Learning Grant. Please visit the University website for full details.

Clearing contact details

Clearing Enquiry Team

Email:enquiries@southwales.ac.uk

Phone:03455 760606

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Clearing 2025
Thursday 14th August 7.45am-7pm;
Friday 15th August 7.45am-7pm;
Saturday 16th August 10am-4pm;
Sunday 17th August 10am-4pm;

Monday 18th August 7.45am-6pm;
Tuesday 19th August 7.45am-5pm;
Wednesday 20th August 7.45am-5pm;
Thursday 21st August 7.45am-6pm;
Friday 22nd August 8.30am-4.30pm;

Monday 25th August Bank Holiday;
W/c Tuesday 26th August 8.30am - 5pm Monday-Thursday,
8.30am - 4.30pm Friday

Course contact details

Enquiries and Admissions Team

Email:enquiries@southwales.ac.uk

Phone:03455767778

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