Program Overview

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Sound and Music Production BA (Hons)

Overview

Sound and music are at the core of the creative industries. This course is ideal for those looking for a career in a dynamic and diverse sector with a wealth of opportunities – both in the UK and internationally.

Course Options

• Full Time (3 years)
• Part Time (no fixed duration)

Study Type

• Full Time

Course Length

• 3 Years

Campus

• Park, Cheltenham

UCAS Code

• W371

Course Overview

This course covers everything from composition and sound design for film, television, and games, to immersive and spatial sound for music production and VR/XR environments. You'll also explore live sound engineering and event technology, studio and location recording, and electronic music production – all with a strong focus on innovation in music technology.

Study Style

You'll learn through a combination of practical sessions, lectures, group work, and professional experiences, with all assessment based on coursework. Teaching takes place in industry-standard recording studios, production labs, interactive platforms, and with access to specialist software and hardware.

Facilities

• Four fully equipped music studios
• An immersive sound lab with a 22.2 spatial audio array
• A 7.1.4 Dolby ATMOS dubbing theatre
• Three Mac labs running industry-standard software such as Pro Tools, Logic, and Ableton
• Rehearsal spaces, fabrication labs, radio and podcast studios, and a host of audio facilities across the university

Entry Requirements

• Typical Offers: 96 – 120 UCAS tariff points, CCC – BBB at A levels, MMM – DDM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level
• Additional requirements: English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required
• Mature students: We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants
• International students: Please read the entry requirements for your country – and contact our admissions team if you have questions

Course Modules

Level 4 (Undergraduate year 1)

• The Music Business (MD4220)
• Audio and Studio Technology (MD4351)
• Making Tracks (MD4352)
• Sound for Screen Media (MD4356)
• Live Event Technologies (MD4357)

Level 5 (Undergraduate year 2)

• The Future Professional (MD5220)
• Music and Sound Studies (MD5324)
• Music Production Techniques (MD5351)
• Sound Design and Post-Production (MD5358)
• Game Audio (MD5359)
• Immersive Audio (MD5360)
• Composing for Screen Media (MD5361)
• Audio Broadcast and Production (MD5362)

Level 6 (Undergraduate final year)

• The Research Project (MD6216)
• The Music and Sound Professional (MD6323)
• The Production Project (MD6353)
• Advanced Audio Techniques (MD6354)
• Advanced Audio Techniques 2 (MD6355)

Fees and Costs

• Start date: Sep 2025
• Location: Park, Cheltenham
• UCAS code: W371
• Fee (UK): £9,535
• Fee (international): £17,425

Careers

Sound and Music Production graduates are skilled and adaptable professionals, ready to make an impact across a wide range of creative industries. Our alumni build careers as music and sound designers, producers, managers, and technical specialists in areas such as music studios, post-production houses, music venues, theatre, event production companies, game development studios, community music initiatives, and music equipment businesses.

Teaching Staff

• Tim Land, Academic Course Leader for Sound and Music Production

Spatial Audio at UoG

Explore the evolving world of spatial audio with facilities including a 22.2 sound array, a 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos suite, a mobile 12.1 system, and an expansive range of microphones and software designed to support this cutting-edge medium.