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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W100

Creative Music Production

Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
Leeds, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,250Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
77%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Creative Music Production at Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. Based in Leeds, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BA (Hons) Creative Music Production course is a thorough, well-rounded exploration of both the practical and theoretical aspects of music production, and has been specifically designed for those looking to launch a career as a professional creative music producer. Across three years, our expert tutors – who are all successful music producers and musicians in their own right – will guide you through the exciting world of music production in studio, live and digital music making settings. You’ll begin in our newly launched project studio – for dedicated use by first-year Creative Music Pr... International tuition fees are £16,250 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 82% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Audio Recording Techniques
Music Production Fundamentals
Digital Audio Workstations and Music Software
Music Composition and Arrangement
Mixing and Mastering
Music Business and Entrepreneurship
Advanced Studio Production
Professional Portfolio and Independent Project
UCAS Code:W100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,250

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,750

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£29,500
3 years£13,000£19,500£25,500
5 years£16,000£23,000£30,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 19% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
6%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
59%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
77%
Learning opportunities
77%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
66%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
87%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

Institute of Contemporary Music Performance offers Creative Music Production as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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