BA Music & Sound Production
About this course
BA (Hons) Music & Sound Production is an undergraduate degree focused on the practical and creative aspects of music creation, recording, and audio engineering. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice and Design & Creative Practice. Students can undertake an optional placement year as part of their studies, and the curriculum is accredited by the Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES). The first year establishes fundamental technical abilities through modules such as Composition for Music Producers, Creative Mixing, Studio Recording, and Music Production Skills, alongside contextual study in Music Industry. The second year expands into specialized applications via modules like Record Production, Film Sound, Game Sound, and Live Sound Arts. The final year centers on advanced project work and professional preparation, featuring modules such as Industry Project, Research for Creative Practice, Professional Practice, and a culminating Final Project.
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Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 91%: 179 offers from 197 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 65 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 19%
- Elementary occupations: 13%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
- Sales occupations: 9%
- Engineering professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 72%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 64%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 43%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 245 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 25%
- South East: 36%
- South West: 22%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Services (JAMES) on behalf of Audio Technology, Music, Recording, Music Production, Games, Media and Audio Post Production Industries.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Composition for Music Producers
- Ambitions
- Music Industry
- Creative Mixing
- Music Production Skills
- Studio Recording
- Record Production
- Audio Cultures
- Film Sound
- Making Music in Context
- Game Sound
- Live Sound Arts
- Industry Project
- Music Futures
- Research for Creative Practice
- Professional Practice
- Final Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Music & Sound Production at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £43,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £9,000 more than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Music & Sound Production at Bournemouth University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Music & Sound Production at Bournemouth University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Music & Sound Production at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Music & Sound Production at Bournemouth University?
91% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 179 offers from 197 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Music & Sound Production at Bournemouth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Services (JAMES) on behalf of Audio Technology, Music, Recording, Music Production, Games, Media and Audio Post Production Industries.
Does BA Music & Sound Production at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Music & Sound Production at Bournemouth University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.