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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W302

Music and Sound Production (Top-up)

Newcastle College University Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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1 yearDuration
£13,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production (Top-up) at Newcastle College University Centre is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production (Top-Up) is designed for passionate individuals ready to become versatile, highly employable professionals in the music industry. If you are aiming to excel as an electronic music producer, live sound engineer or recording engineer, this programme is the course for you. Building on your previous studies (a Foundation Degree or similar Level 5 qualification) or industry experience, this programme builds upon your foundational knowledge in audio analysis, music production, synthesisers, samplers, industry insight, event planning, and the societal impac... 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 100% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Audio Mastering and Post-Production
Electronic Music Composition and Production
Advanced Studio Recording Techniques
Live Sound Reinforcement and Engineering
Music Technology for Film and Games
Synthesiser Design and Sound Synthesis
Professional Portfolio Development and Industry Practice
Major Production Project and Dissertation
UCAS Code:W302
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,000

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle College University Centre

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£11,000£15,500£19,000
5 years£17,000£20,000£25,000

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▼ 35% below UK average salary
This course
£15,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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

95%Working
5%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
58%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
20%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
51%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
44%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle College University Centre offers Music and Sound Production (Top-up) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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