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Music Performance and Production
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Stratford Campus
Course summary
This course is perfect for performers, songwriters, and composers who want a music career. Our music performance and production degree is designed for those who aspire to excel in the industry. You can join our course even if you don't have a formal music qualification. We are happy to discuss your ideas and ambitions. If you don’t bring the necessary qualifications required with the portfolio, please speak to us. We have support systems in place where you can gain necessary knowledge during your first term of study with us.
Whether you're looking into contemporary music performance degrees or a broader music performance degree UK, this programme accommodates various interests and backgrounds. We won't tell you what to do with your music. You'll tell us where you want to go with it. Our teachers, who are all producers, composers, theorists, and performers themselves, will help guide you there.
You'll develop skills in:
music production,
recording studio techniques,
mixing and mastering,
songwriting,
performance,
sound design.
We'll provide you with the necessary facilities and equipment to create and perform. We'll also cover the history, culture, and business of music in detail, ensuring that your music performance and production degree is both comprehensive and practical.
Modules
Year 1: Sound Recording, Music Production and Cultures, Music Skills, Music Mixing/Mastering and Cultures, Performance Making, Mental Wealth 1: Music Industry.
Year 2: Advanced Sound and Music Skills 1, Songwriting and Cultures, Public Project 1, Advanced Sound and Music Skills 2, Mental Wealth 2: Music Industry. Optional Modules: Public Project 2, Creative Collaboration.
Year 3: Music Entrepreneurship, Final Performance Project 1, Research Project 1, Research Project 2, Final Performance Project 2, Mental Wealth 3 / Your Career / Work Placement.
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
Assessment method
75% Practical, 25% coursework
0% exams by each year
We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 20 working days.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Stratford Campus
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:
- WJ39
- Institution code:
- E28
- Campus name:
- Stratford Campus
- Campus Code:
- S
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2, 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of East London 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:
- WJ39
- Institution code:
- E28
- Campus name:
- Stratford Campus
- Campus Code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
Including a music related subject or demonstratable commitment to music making of any form.
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*
For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements.
Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication)
Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision.
If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us
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.
As an inclusive university, we're proud to welcome students of all backgrounds and all ages. Mature students (over the age of 21) make up almost half of our undergraduate population. The University takes into account non-academic factors when making decisions and confirming your place for Results Day. If you have life or work experience that is relevant to your course, and can demonstrate your commitment to study, we can equip you to succeed.
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 4 other music courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- CCD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £15560 | Year 1 |
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
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