BA Music Production
About this course
BA (Hons) Music Production, a music degree focused on studio production, composition, sound design and live sound. Teaching takes place in purpose-built facilities including a recording studio, dedicated mixing room and live rooms, supported by hands-on projects and industry visits.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points from any combination of A Levels/T Level/Extended Diploma/Foundation Diploma. The expected subjects will depend on the course you are applying for. All applicants must have GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4/Grade C or above, or English Functional Skills Level 2 at Pass. Portfolio guidance: We would like you to record and upload a sample folio that showcases your current production practice and creativity, with a total duration of up to three minutes. You may use a suitable sharing platform such as YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, MS OneDrive, or Weibo for submission. Your folio can consist of one or more pieces. The content can include a variety of work that demonstrates your skills, such as: A band recording. A backing track you have made. A soundscape. Music created for a soundtrack. An original song you have produced. This is your opportunity to show us your technical abilities, creativity, and originality as a producer.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 65%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 30%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 440 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 47%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 12%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Music Production at Leeds Arts University earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Music Production at Leeds Arts University do next?
100% 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 Leeds Arts University?
65% 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 Leeds Arts University?
The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Music Production at Leeds Arts University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.