Music and Sound Production
Newcastle College University CentreCourse Overview
The FdA Music and Sound Production 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 2-year full-time structure. The FdA Music and Sound Production is for individuals who are serious about being multi-skilled and highly employable electronic music producers, live sound engineers and recording engineers. All students will gain core skills in audio analysis and production, synthesisers, samplers, an understanding of the music industry, events planning & promotions, and the impact of music within society. There are also two specialist pathways through the programme, Electronic Music Production and Live Sound and Studio Recording. 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
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CC |
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£13,000
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle College University Centre
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £11,000 | £15,500 | £19,000 |
| 5 years | £17,000 | £20,000 | £25,000 |
UK subject average: £20,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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