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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W302

Music & Sound Production

University for the Creative Arts
Farnham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£17,000Avg. Graduate Salary
76%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Music & Sound Production at University for the Creative Arts. Based in Farnham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our BA (Hons) Music & Sound Production degree course at UCA Farnham will give you the skills to thrive as a music producer in today’s industry, equipping you to stretch beyond just working with musicians in a studio, or programming beats. You’ll learn how to produce music and sound in a variety of genres, but you’ll also learn how to operate a recording studio environment, use multiple Digital Audio Workstations for music production and performance (Ableton), record, mix and master (Logic Pro), deliver sound editing and design projects (Pro Tools), and design a unique and fully functional d... International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Music Production Essentials
Digital Audio Workstations and Recording Techniques
Mix and Master for Audio
Sound Design and Audio Editing
Studio Operations and Equipment
Music Production across Genres
Sampler Instrument Design and Programming
Professional Portfolio and Industry Practice
UCAS Code:W302
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

27 points

27 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 15 IB points at Higher level. As this course requires an audition, you are not required to have a performance-related subject.

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,500

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University for the Creative Arts

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£12,000£17,000£25,000
3 years£10,500£16,000£22,500
5 years£16,500£20,500£26,500

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 33% below UK average salary
This course
£16,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 15% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
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

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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
76%
Learning opportunities
71%
Assessment and feedback
62%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
26%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
57%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
74%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University for the Creative Arts

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