Music Production

The BA in Music Production is intended to prepare you for a growing, and ever-evolving industry. The course is specifically designed to ready you for a range of potential avenues of music creation, for example working in the video game industry or in the world of live music, or working as an educator. We aim to provide you with the broad range of transferrable skills required to be a self-producing Artist. You will develop a breadth of skills within the digital domain, the studio environment, and – perhaps most importantly – academically.

Music Production at the University of Northampton is split into three stages. In the first stage you’ll develop proficiencies across all areas of the music production domain. In the second and third stages you’ll have the opportunity to specialise; choosing from a range of areas, including music production, composition, live sound and sound for media and gaming industry, sound design, and music education.

UON’s Music degree was ranked 13th based on overall student positivity out of all universities in England, according to the latest 2025 National Student Survey (NSS)*

Our Music Production course has been successful in the Guardian University Guide in the Music subject grouping:

Ranked 14th for Satisfied with Feedback for Music**

By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:

• Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one-to-one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.

• Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study, you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.

• At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2026 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2026***.

• Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand-new laptop**** to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course textbook is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).

• You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.

The Northampton Employment Promise

• In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that If you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.

✱ Calculations are based on Office for Students (OfS) data from the average positivity score across all NSS questions for this subject area across all modes and levels at UK Universities.
✱✱ Data taken from the 2026 Guardian University Guide Music Subject table, filtered by Satisfied with Feedback
✱✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information
✱✱✱✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information

STAGE 1:

• Music Production Analysis (Compulsory)
• Creative Music Production Techniques (Compulsory)
• Computer Music Techniques (Compulsory)
• The Recording Studio (Compulsory)
• Professional Music Studies (Compulsory)
• Recording Techniques (Compulsory)

STAGE 2:
• Sound for Screen (Compulsory)
• How Music Works (Compulsory)
• The Creative Practitioner (Compulsory)
• Soundtracks for Games and Apps (Compulsory)
• Recording and Mixing Techniques (Compulsory)
• Synthesis and Sampling (Compulsory)

STAGE 3:
• Professional Project (Optional)
• Popular Music Dissertation (Optional)
• Music and Sound Design for Media (Compulsory)
• Innovative and Immersive Music Production (Compulsory)
• Critical Listening and Mastering (Compulsory)
• Professional Briefs for Games and Apps (Compulsory)

Module information is quoted for 25/26 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly. 26/27 entry modules will be released in June 2026.