BA Music Producing
About this course
BA (Hons) Music Producing, an undergraduate degree focused on digital music creation, studio recording, and sound production techniques. Core topics include Project Management and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes practical projects based on real-world industry briefs. The first year builds foundational knowledge through modules such as Creative Music Composition & Production, Critical Listening, Studio Production, Music & Sound Essentials, and Getting Plugged In. The second year advances these abilities with Advanced Music Composition & Production, Music and Sound for Media, Artists Liaisons, Music Industry Practice, and Minor Project: Working to a Brief. The final year focuses on professional preparation and portfolio development through Major Production Project (Live or Production), Remix Production, Professional Practitioner, and Industry Ready.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 96 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: CCC to include a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level with a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points. T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Selection for this course is based on a suitable application. If you do not meet the entry criteria you may also be required to attend an interview to help us assess your suitability for the course.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 87%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 50%
- Customer service occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Protective service occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 75%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Creative Music Composition & Production
- Critical Listening
- Studio Production
- Music & Sound Essentials
- Getting Plugged In
- Advanced Music Composition & Production
- Music and Sound for Media
- Artists Liaisons
- Music Industry Practice
- Minor Project: Working to a Brief
- Major Production Project (Live or Production)
- Remix Production
- Professional Practitioner
- Industry Ready
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Music Producing at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £27,000. The £22,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Music Producing at University of South Wales do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Music Producing at University of South Wales?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Music Producing at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.