BA Computer Science and Music Production
About this course
BA (Hons) in Computer Science and Music, combining software development with music production and sound engineering. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme offers a work placement year and an optional international year abroad. Final-year options include a major project in computing, music production, or both.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB in three A levels OR BBC in three A levels including B in Maths or Computer Science IB: 555 in three Higher Levels or 30 points OR 554 including 5 in Maths (any) or Computer Science or 29 points including 5 in Higher Level Maths (any) or Computer Science
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 26 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 30%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computational Foundations
- Problem Solving and Computer Programming
- Unlocking the Studio: Your Journey into Sound Engineering
- Becoming a Cultural Citizen
- Popular Music and Digital Platforms
- Introduction to Cybercrime: Systems, Society, and Security
- Web Technologies and Databases
- Studio Engineering and Live Sound
- The American South: US Summer School (Level 5)
- Human-Centred Software Engineering
- Professional Experience for Music Production (Year 2)
- Augmenting Live Performance
- Pathways with Music Production: Developing Your Profile
- Research and Development Project in Computer Science
- Music Production Final Year Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Computer Science and Music Production at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £11,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BA Computer Science and Music Production at Keele 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 Computer Science and Music Production at Keele University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Computer Science and Music Production at Keele University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Computer Science and Music Production at Keele University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.