Music Performance and Production BA (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
This course is perfect for performers, songwriters, and composers who want a music career. Our music performance and production degree is designed for those who aspire to excel in the industry. You can join our course even if you don't have a formal music qualification.
We are happy to discuss your ideas and ambitions. If you don’t bring the necessary qualifications required with the portfolio, please speak to us. We have support systems in place where you can gain necessary knowledge during your first term of study with us.
Whether you're looking into contemporary music performance degrees or a broader music performance degree UK, this programme accommodates various interests and backgrounds. We won't tell you what to do with your music. You'll tell us where you want to go with it.
Our teachers, who are all producers, composers, theorists, and performers themselves, will help guide you there. You'll develop skills in: music production, recording studio techniques, mixing and mastering, songwriting, performance, sound design. We'll provide you with the necessary facilities and equipment to create and perform.
We'll also cover the history, culture, and business of music in detail, ensuring that your music performance and production degree is both comprehensive and practical. Book for an open day
Key highlights
- Taught by practising producers, composers, theorists and performers
- Skills in music production, recording studio techniques, mixing and mastering
- Songwriting, performance and sound design developed alongside production
- Facilities and equipment provided to create and perform your music
- Covers the history, culture and business of music in detail
- First-term support to build knowledge if you lack formal music training
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D* Access to…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Music producer
- Recording engineer
- Mixing and mastering engineer
- Songwriter
- Session musician
- Sound designer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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