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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Music Production course at Futureworks.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: WJ39
Here's what Futureworks says about its Music Production course.
Elevate Your Music Production Game! Are you ready to take your music production skills to the next level? BA (Hons) Music Production is designed to equip you with the tools and professional techniques needed to create world-class productions. Learn the intricacies of production and mixing; master your tracks to perfection; discover the secrets of successful distribution through our in-house label.
Whether you’re at the start of your journey or an experienced producer, our expert tutors will guide you every step of the way. Join our community of talented producers and unlock your full potential.
Futureworks is fully equipped with state-of-the-art studios, resources, and facilities so whether you’re into rock, electronic, or experimental sound, we’ve got the perfect setup for your creative needs and the technical expertise to ensure you’ll make the best use of these facilities.
Source: Futureworks
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Sound and Music Production
Location
Futureworks (Manchester) | Manchester
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Music production
• Music composition
• Sonic arts
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,000 per year |
| International | £17,000 per year |
The modules you will study
YEAR 1 Production (40 credits) Working in the Studio (40 credits) Mixing (20 credits) Professional Development (20 credits)
YEAR 2 Studio Production (40 credits) Sound Design (40 credits) Professional Preparation (20 credits) Creative Composition (20 credits)
YEAR 3 Major Project (40 credits) Advanced Studio Production (20 credits) Music Mastering (20 credits) Professional Portfolio (40 credits)
WHAT ARE CREDITS? As a guide, 20 credits typically represents around 52 hours of tutor contact time (e.g. lectures/workshops/feedback) and 148 hours of self-study time (usually over the course of a semester). These numbers may increase or decrease depending on the nature, length and level of the module, especially towards the end of the course.
How you will be assessed
Throughout the programme you will be assessed primarily on your creative output, with an emphasis on practical submissions accompanied by presentations and written work in the form of supporting documentation and essays.
Practical exercises and studio driving tests during studio or workshop-based sessions will be used as a means for you to monitor your progress along the way to help develop more formal assessment work.
Written assessment methods include technical logs, reports, essays, and written evaluations. Oral assessment methods include presentations, pitches, and viva voces. Coursework Assessments include compositions, recordings, audio visual works and web design.
Futureworks student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Futureworks
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Futureworks students who took the Music Production course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
95%
high
Teaching on my course
95%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
high
Learning opportunities
100%
high
Learning opportunities
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
100%
high
Assessment and feedback
96%
high
Assessment and feedback
96%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
90%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
90%
high
Academic support
100%
high
Academic support
100%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
95%
high
Organisation and management
95%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
high
How well organised is your course?
100%
high
Learning resources
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
60%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
88%
high
Student voice
88%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
75%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
100%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Futureworks graduates who took Music Production - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
88%
In work, study or other activity
50%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
15%
Sales occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Futureworks graduates who took Music Production - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£15k
First year after graduation
£20.4k
Third year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Music Production.
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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