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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Music (Sound Production) course at University of the West of Scotland.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P393
Here's what University of the West of Scotland says about its Music (Sound Production) course.
Due to overwhelming demand and the unprecedented international success of previous students we are now offering a highly practical degree programme. BA MUSIC is designed to equip our students and graduates with the skills, knowledge and experience to carve out a career in the ever-evolving commercial music industries. The BA Music programme has three strands, Sound Production, Music Performance and Music Industries. Whether you’re interested in music promotion, songwriting, teaching, tour management, research, sound engineering or instrumental performance, you’ll be able to choose your pathway through the programme to suit your career aspirations.
'I've got many happy memories here', Former student, Lewis Capaldi.
The music industry is one of the UK’s largest creative industries and the BA Music course opens doors for those with talent, drive and ability to forge varied, lifelong careers within this dynamic and ever-changing industry.
Jobs: Our graduates hold jobs in almost every corner of the music industries in Scotland and beyond, holding positions such as record company personnel, teachers, promoters, music marketing and PR specialists, tour managers, sound engineers, music lecturers, producers and performing and recording artists.
Further Study: Many of our graduates choose to go on to further study, leading to an MA, MSc, PhD or teaching qualification. For students seeking to extend their studies at UWS, we offer Masters qualifications in MA Music, MA Songwriting and Performance, MA Sound Production and MA Music Industries.
Source: University of the West of Scotland
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Department
Business and Creative Industries
Location
New College Lanarkshire | Cumbernauld
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Music
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
How you will be assessed
Our degree course offers a range of modules and a tailored Creative Project to enhance your repertoire. State-of-the-art recording and rehearsal facilities designed for this program are provided. You'll receive individual practical and collaborative group lessons from industry professionals. Performance opportunities are available in the college theatre and various venues across Scotland. Whether you see yourself as a performer, a songwriter, a producer, aspiring teacher or a future music industries professional, the programme seeks to help you expand your skills, knowledge and experience across key areas of the music industries.
University of the West of Scotland reviews
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1st year student
I haven't been to the union yet but from what I've seen it seems good but we still need more events and activities for Ayr campus.
2 years ago
1st year student
There are some good opportunities, but it would be nice if we had more activities to do available to us.
2 years ago
1st year student
The financial support is helpful enough for students considering the fees are all paid for and there is a possibility for extra money which depends on your household income.
2 years ago
1st year student
The support is good enough we usually get things resolved quite quickly.
2 years ago
1st year student
Most of the computers work well. The library is easy to access. The classes have enough space. The equipment we need is available to us most of the time.
2 years ago
1st year student
We have enough time to complete Assessment and tasks. A lot of group work which makes it easier to get things done rather than working alone. The lecturers are nice and approachable. The course is interesting and we learn a lot.
2 years ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 University of the West of Scotland students who took the Music (Sound Production) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
95%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
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?
90%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
76%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
med
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
87%
high
Organisation and management
87%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
high
How well organised is your course?
85%
high
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
74%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
72%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
62%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
82%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of the West of Scotland. These students are taking Music (Sound Production) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
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| Craft and Design | D | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Music (Sound Production) at University of the West of Scotland.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of the West of Scotland graduates who took Music (Sound Production) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19k
First year after graduation
£20.8k
Third year after graduation
£23.4k
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).
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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