Program Overview

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Music Production BA (Hons)

Overview

This course will equip you with the knowledge and specialist skills to become a versatile, intelligent and employable producer. You will also have the opportunity to engage with other music-industry-related areas such as live music technology, songwriting and composition.

Study Options

• Full-Time (BA) at Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BA) at Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• W360 (3 years)
• W361 (4 years with Foundation Year)

UCAS Points

• 104 points (3 years)
• 72 points (4 years with Foundation Year)

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3 years
• 4 years with Foundation Year

Location

• Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Jim Mason

Course Summary

This course is available in Clearing for 2025 entry.

What You'll Study

Foundation Year

• The Creative Industries, Media and Performance Foundation Year route encourages you to operate as a creative community, developing new skills while learning from each other.
• You will build knowledge of your chosen area alongside transferrable practical and academic skills to support future employment.

Year 1

• Music Undergraduate Fundamentals (100 Credits) Core
• Music Application (20 Credits) Option
• Language options (20 Credits) Option

Year 2

• Across The Music Industry (40 Credits) Core
• Music Production Development (40 Credits) Core
• Language options (40 Credits) Option
• Creativity in the Modern Workplace (40 Credits) Option
• Creative Futures: CSP (40 Credits) Option

Year 3

• Live Event: Analysis and Professional Practice (20 Credits) Core
• Advanced Music Production Techniques (20 Credits) Core
• Music and Sound Effects for the Moving Image (20 Credits) Core
• Recording Sessions (20 Credits) Core
• Songwriting and Composition Portfolio (40 Credits) Option
• CSP Negotiated Research Project (40 Credits) Option

How You'll Learn

• Teaching is delivered in our excellent music facilities and computer rooms
• Assessment is through coursework and practical submissions
• This course is designed around in-person study
• There may be some online learning activities

Entry Requirements

Home Students

• UCAS points: 104 points
• GCE A Level: Typical offer – CCC-BCC
• BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
• International Baccalaureate: 28 points
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H4 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
• T Level: Pass (C or above on the core)
• OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM
• Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. We accept the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Applicants will be required to attend an interview.

International Students

• UCAS points: 72 points
• GCE A Level: 72 points overall, including grade D at A level
• BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP
• International Baccalaureate: 24 points
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 Scottish Highers - CCDD
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma – Pass overall
• T Level: Pass (D or E on the core)
• OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: MMP
• Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. We also accept the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Applicants will be invited to interview.

Foundation Year

• UCAS points: 72 points
• GCE A Level: 72 points overall, including grade D at A level
• BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP
• International Baccalaureate: 24 points
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 Scottish Highers - CCDD
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma – Pass overall
• T Level: Pass (D or E on the core)
• OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: MMP
• Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. We also accept the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Applicants will be invited to interview.

Fees and Funding

Home Students

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Students

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

Additional Costs

• Books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials
• Specialist clothing
• Travel to placements
• Optional field trips
• Software

Bursaries

• The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships.

Who You'll Learn From

Jim Mason

• Senior Lecturer

Ben Broughton

• Head of Division

Dr Ruth Dockwray

• Associate Professor

Kristian Rozells

• Senior Lecturer

Where You'll Study

Creative Campus, Kingsway

• Home to courses in Art and Design, Music, Media, and Performance
• Fantastic opportunities for collaboration between artists, designers, writers, producers, and performers
• Excellent student-to-staff ratio
• Excellent links with influential figures and organisations from local, national, and international agencies
• Specialist studio and workshop spaces
• Music rehearsal and recording facilities
• Contemporary Art Space Chester (CASC)
• Equipment loan provision

Your Future Career

Job Prospects

• The programme equips students with skills likely to be useful in a wide range of careers
• Graduates of similar provision at the University have gone on to work as recording studio owners, producers, recording engineers, mastering engineers and a variety of other music industry related roles

Careers Service

• The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences
• Through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance
• Careers and Employability aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations
• To enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work
• We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability
• We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews
• We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.