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Music Production

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
York St John University
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Course summary

Master studio and computer skills to produce great music. Immerse yourself in the creative industries and experience life as a music producer.

On our course you will learn to create, arrange and manipulate music and sound. Master advanced sound engineering techniques as you build your portfolio of work. You will work with artists and clients from across the media industry throughout the course. This course is your chance to gain the skills and experience you need to establish yourself as an innovative and professional producer.

On this course, you will learn by producing music for professional clients and for yourself. This allows you to build your portfolio and become a confident producer who can adapt to any production situation.

During your time with us, you will:

Write and produce commercial tracks to enhance your musical understanding
Learn advanced studio recording techniques with a developed understanding of acoustics
Sequence and synthesize sounds and beats using different digital technologies
Learn to negotiate with clients, promote products and handle contracts
Produce a major piece of work, like an album or film soundtrack.
Alongside the practical element of this degree, you will advance your theoretical understanding of music production. Through lectures you will contribute to current debates around production. This could involve examining modern distribution platforms, the history of production, music in film and much more.

When you study with us you benefit from professional experience with artists and clients. You will work on projects with professional producers from the creative industries. You will take part in masterclasses and workshops with high profile music industry guests. There are opportunities to visit professional recording studios, including a working visit to Abbey Road studios in your final year.

Modules

Course Modules

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/media/content-assets/registry/programme-specifications/undergraduate/media-and-music-production/music-production/2425/BA-(Hons)-Music-Production.pdf

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • York St John University

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
J930
Institution code:
Y75
Campus name:
York St John University
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

York St John 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
13 January 2027

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:
J930
Institution code:
Y75
Campus name:
York St John University

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 104

104 UCAS Points from UCAS Tariff Qualifications including but not limited to: A Level, BTEC, Access to Higher Education, T Level.

Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: For Second Year entry, applicants must have completed the first year of Higher Education in a similar subject with a total of 120 credits.
For Third Year entry, applicants must have completed the first and second year of Higher Education in a similar subject with a total of 240 credits.

Applicants will need to submit a transcript of their completed study, and offers will be subject to a mapping exercise of modules to ensure an appropriate alignment of course content.
Please be aware that transfer applications are subject to availablity of space on the selected academic year of your chosen course.
For more information on the transfer process, please see https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/transferring-to-york-st-john-university/.

If transferring to the final year of a course containing a placement or study abroad year, you must have also completed a placement or study abroad year prior to starting the course. https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/music-production/music-production-ba-hons/

Additional entry requirements

Other
Applicants may be contacted for an informal telephone interview before offer. We would encourage applicants to come to our open days if they are able to. In your personal statement please discuss your interest in Music Production and highlight any previous experience in this areas, whether through study or extra-curricular activity. This could include: Writing and recording your own music. Making electronic music with computers. Recording in a studio. Producing your own music. Regular DJ work. Including a URL link to any music you have produced and published.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

For all UK applicants, we look at seven factors:
• Where you live
• Age
• Disability
• First in family
• Time in care
• UK Armed Forces family
• Free School Meals
These seven factors create a point score, which is then taken into account, along with standard criteria. The points don’t influence whether an offer is made but can influence the type of offer made, resulting in reduced or unconditional offers.
Full information is on our website, including scheme adaptations for individual courses.

Learn more on the York St John University website

International entry requirements

Please see the York St John University Website for international entry requirements specific to your country or region. https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/entry-requirements-for-your-country-or-region/

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
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790*
EU & International£12100*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

Fees for our foundation years may vary, please see the relevant foundation year at https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-years/ for current foundation year fees.

For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.

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