BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production
Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Talbot Campus
Course overview
Prepare for an exciting career in professional music production through hands-on learning in industry-standard facilities, real-world collaborations, and developing your own highly skilled expertise.
Key highlights
- Hands-on learning in industry-standard music production facilities
- Real-world collaborations as part of the course
- Develops highly skilled professional music production expertise
- Placement of 8 weeks, or a 30-week-minimum placement over four years
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — For September 2026 entry: 104-120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC-BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
- A-level: BCC-BBB — including a minimum of 2
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).
Scholarships
BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
£2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).
Up to £2,500BU Music Scholarships
Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.
BU Sport Scholarship
£0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.
Careers this course leads to
- Music producer
- Sound engineer
- Recording engineer
- Mixing engineer
- Audio post-production engineer
- Sound designer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £20,685
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 Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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