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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Music (Production) course at Bedford College Group.
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £7,500 per year |
| Scotland | £7,500 per year |
| Wales | £7,500 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £7,500 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: MP03
Here's what Bedford College Group says about its Music (Production) course.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting musicians able to meet the demands of employers and adapt to a constantly changing music industry. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.
By studying at Bedford college, students will have the opportunity to learn in a dedicated HE workspace and utilise our recently updated state-of-the-art studio. While studying with us, they will gain:?
Students will gain a wide range of music knowledge linked to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Students are involved in vocational activities that help them to develop behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and in the workplace.
By the end of Level 4, students will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of Music Production. They will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to key areas of music.
There are opportunities to visit Ditto X Industry Convention and to perform locally
Progression to L5 HND at The Bedford College Group or other HE provider?
Students may prefer to go straight into industry earning £18,000-£40,000+ in areas including:? Studio or live session musician? Composer for film, TV, games/apps, media? Songwriter? Solo artist? Sound designer/assistant sound designer ? Sound Engineer? Music producer ? Artist manager ? Tour manager ? Music promoter? Record label manager/owner ? Event manager? Music education?
Progression on to Level 6 Top Up degree at a range of institutions?
Source: Bedford College Group
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Music (Production) at Bedford College Group.
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Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Department
Performing Arts and Media
Location
Bedford College | Bedford
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Music production
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Core Modules Music theory, composition and genre exploration Music business Studio collaboration Software skills Reflective practice and portfolio building Introduction to Live Sound
Specialist Module Production: Studio recording, sound design, mixing & mastering
How you will be assessed
Assignment 100%: mix of written, presentation, performance and portfolio
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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