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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Music & Sound Production (with Professional Practice Year)
University for the Creative Arts
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Music & Sound Production (with Professional Practice Year) course at University for the Creative Arts.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
112 UCAS tariff points from A-Level qualifications. As this course requires an audition, you are not required to have a performance-related subject.
You may also need to
Submit a portfolio
Most popular A-levels studied
The Music & Sound Production (with Professional Practice Year) course at University for the Creative Arts features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Film Studies | B |
| Photography | B |
| Media Studies | B |
| English Literature | C |
| Fine Art | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Music | D |
| English Literature | A |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | D |
| Mathematics | E |
| Psychology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W303
Here's what University for the Creative Arts says about its Music & Sound Production (with Professional Practice Year) course.
Our BA (Hons) Music & Sound Production (with Integrated Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year) is a five year degree programme, including a foundation year to help develop your creativity before you embark on year one of a degree. Your fourth academic year would then include a year in industry placement.
Our BA (Hons) Music & Sound Production degree course at UCA Farnham will give you the skills to thrive as a music producer in today’s industry, equipping you to stretch beyond just working with musicians in a studio, or programming beats.
You’ll learn how to produce music and sound in a variety of genres, but you’ll also learn how to operate a recording studio environment, use multiple Digital Audio Workstations for music production and performance (Ableton), record, mix and master (Logic Pro), deliver sound editing and design projects (Pro Tools), and design a unique and fully functional digital sampler instrument.
As part of UCA Farnham’s vibrant creative community, you’ll collaborate with fellow students across film and television, and animation and acting, to work on exciting projects throughout your studies. You’ll also respond to professional briefs and build a portfolio that suits your career ambitions to ensure you graduate ready for the industry.
You will complete a Professional Practice Year as part of this course. This will give you the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, equipping you to be confident and engaged in creative workplaces. Employers widely recognise these qualities, and a significant proportion of placement students are offered graduate-level jobs or go onto postgraduate study.
Related courses
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BMus (Hons) Composition for Screen (with Professional Practice Year)
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BA (Hons) Music Business & Management (with Professional Practice Year)
Source: University for the Creative Arts
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Film, Media and Performing Arts
Location
Farnham | Farnham
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with year in industry
Subjects
• Music production
• Music composition
• Film music and screen music
• Film and sound recording
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £17,500 per year (provisional) |
| International | £17,500 per year (provisional) |
University for the Creative Arts student reviews
Showing 19 reviews
2nd year student
2 years ago
I believe the student union is quite active. I receive regular updates on what's going on with them via email.
2nd year student
2 years ago
There is little social engagement between students except on Discord app where it is quite lively. The students tend to be younger than me so I do not mix so well with them there.
2nd year student
2 years ago
Support faltered during the pandemic as people worked from home. I haven't had much cause to contact OCA admin or student services recently so do not know wit has been much improved. I know things are not as bad as they had once been.
2nd year student
2 years ago
The course is well structured with a series of briefs to follow. These are open to interpretation and students are encouraged to do just that. Feedback on the whole has been prompt and informative. The tutors are knowledgeable about the subject matter and appear to care about student participation ...
2nd year student
2 years ago
The course is well structured and the tutors are responsive on the whole. If I have questions I can pose these via email and be confident of a response- either with a solution or links to find one. During the pandemic things were not quite so smooth, but things are largely back to how they were bef...
1st year student
2 years ago
Two stars: Could be better
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University for the Creative Arts
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Music & Sound Production (with Professional Practice Year) course at University for the Creative Arts features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
75%
low
Teaching on my course
75%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
75%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
84%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
63%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
71%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
72%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
67%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
69%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
65%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
72%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
low
Academic support
83%
med
Academic support
83%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
59%
med
Organisation and management
59%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
66%
med
How well organised is your course?
52%
low
Learning resources
82%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
79%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
78%
low
Student voice
71%
med
Student voice
71%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
70%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
81%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
73%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
76%
low
Teaching on my course
76%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
59%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
59%
low
Learning opportunities
71%
low
Learning opportunities
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
76%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
53%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
62%
low
Assessment and feedback
62%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
71%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
65%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
47%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
53%
low
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
low
Organisation and management
26%
low
Organisation and management
26%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
29%
low
How well organised is your course?
24%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
71%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
82%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
57%
low
Student voice
57%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
47%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
59%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
65%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
50%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
low
Student information
The Music & Sound Production (with Professional Practice Year) course at University for the Creative Arts features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University for the Creative Arts graduates who took Music & Sound Production (with Professional Practice Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
40%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
45%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
15%
Elementary occupations
15%
Sales occupations
10%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Music & Sound Production (with Professional Practice Year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University for the Creative Arts graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£19.3k
First year after graduation
£22.6k
Third year after graduation
£25.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£17k
First year after graduation
£19.7k
Third year after graduation
£25.9k
Fifth 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 & Sound Production (with Professional Practice Year).
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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