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PostgraduateMA

Music Production

University of Derby
Derby, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,720Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Derby, the MA Music Production provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This MA Music Production course is accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support) so that you can be confident that the course meets the high standards demanded by industry. During this challenging course you'll develop the academic knowledge and practical skills you'll need to take advantage of current and future opportunities in the music and media production industry sectors. Music and sound production are integral to the creative industries sector both in the UK and internationally and are at the forefront of a diverse range of commercial, educational and research developments. International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,720 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Perceptual Technologies (20 credits)
Music Production Systems (20 credits)
CPD and Strategic Management (20 credits)
Studio Production (20 credits)
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ 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 (1 years)£17,500

Home Student Fee

£9,720

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,000£16,500£23,000
5 years£11,500£19,500£26,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
30%Work & Study
80%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.

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About University of Derby

University of Derby offers Music Production as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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