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Music Performance and Production

BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · 21/09/2026 · UndergraduateCity CampusC

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Course summary

Develop the skills you’ll need to achieve your dream of being a professional musician.

Realise your potential in contemporary music production and develop your ability to perform live.

As part of your course, you’ll:

  • Concentrate on four themes: performance (group and individual), composition and arrangement, technology and production, and contextual studies

  • Work alongside students and staff both in the studio and at live music venues, building a portfolio that will help you achieve your professional ambitions as a musician

  • Work in conjunction with students from music production in the studios as well as working in live venues

  • Have access to workshops and industry professionals through our links with JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support) and the Music Producers Guild

Accreditation
This course is accredited by JAMES.

Find out more

Throughout your course you’ll be encouraged to perform externally in the many venues that Leeds has to offer. Previous students have performed at events including the Live at Leeds festival, which attracts thousands of visitors to venues across the city every year.

Artist in Residence Programme
Our Artist in Residence programme offers you the chance to work with professional artists, giving you a taste of what it's like to work on professional music projects. In previous years, we've welcomed artists including Cherry Seraph, Chris T-T, Ian Prowse, I Monster, Tom Williams, and Utah Saints.

Why study the BA Music Performance and Production course at Leeds Beckett University?

  • 93% of students on BA (Hons) Music Performance & Production were positive about the availability of specialist facilities*

  • Accredited by JAMES - we were the first university in England to become a JAMES Integrated Learning Centre

  • Access to our guest lectures and workshops from industry experts

  • Study within one of the largest university arts communities in the north, in the musical city of Leeds

  • Access to dedicated music studios, Foley studios, dubbing and music recording studios, acoustic labs and a host of post-production suites in the new Leeds School of Arts building

*National Student Survey 2025

Modules

<strong> Year 1 Core Modules: </strong>

  • Music Performance Techniques
  • Music Performance Technologies
  • Music Industries & Online Content
  • Creative Studio Techniques
  • Composing for Performance & Production
  • Music in Context

<strong> Year 2 Core Modules: </strong>

  • Live Music Performance
  • Music Performance Project
  • Creative Studio Production
  • Copyright & Law in the Music Industries
  • Analysing Performance & Production
    In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

<strong> Year 3 Core Modules: </strong>

  • Music Performance in Practice
  • Music Performance
  • Music Independent Project
    In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • City CampusC

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
14 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:
W310
Institution code:
L27
Campus name:
City CampusC
Campus Code:
C
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Leeds Beckett University 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
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:
W310
Institution code:
L27
Campus name:
City CampusC
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent.Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Additional entry requirements

Other
Our commitment to your creativity We invite all successful applicants to attend an on-campus session with Leeds School of Arts. This is your opportunity to experience our outstanding facilities, meet the academic staff who will support your studies, and connect with fellow students. You will also take part in a practical session designed to showcase your skills and give you a real sense of studying with us.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.

Data from:
This course and 3 other music courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For Leeds Beckett University, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
CCC Most common
  1. AAA
  2. Highest grades
  3. CDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

78% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

How do you compare?

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Student Outcomes

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79 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

92 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

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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

Please see www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk for fee information.

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