BA Music Production
About this course
BA (Hons) Music Production, a music production degree centred on recording, studio techniques, and audio technologies for media and commercial sectors. Students collaborate with peers across music, film, and game disciplines from the first year. The first year establishes fundamental technical foundations through modules such as Music in Context, Electronic Music Composition, Studio Techniques, and Music Production. The second year introduces business principles alongside optional studies spanning interactive sound design, music marketing, and live event production. The final year focuses on independent execution through the Creative Industries Major Project, a Collaborative Project, and a professional Portfolio.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Preferably to include Music, Music Technology or related subject at A level or equivalent level. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. Please note ABRSM (and equivalent) grade exams attract UCAS points which can be used in the overall calculation.
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What students say
Based on about 64 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 47%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 365 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 58%
- London: 17%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Music in Context
- Electronic Music Composition
- Studio Techniques
- Music Production
- Into ARU
- Mixing and Mastering
- Music Business
- Ruskin Module
- Interactive Sound Design for Games
- Production Sound for Film and Media
- Music Marketing and Promotion
- Post-Production Sound for Film and Media
- From Performance to Therapy Arts Therapies In Action
- Synthesis and Sound Design
- Live Event Production
- Chords, Contours and Grooves - Songwriting Practice
- Creative Industries Major Project
- Collaborative Project
- Portfolio
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Music Production at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £29,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Music Production at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Music Production at Anglia Ruskin University?
75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Music Production at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Music Production at Anglia Ruskin University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.