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BSc (Hons) Music Production Bachelor's degree at De Montfort University
BSc (Hons) Music Production at De Montfort University. You'll work across core theory, research methods, and hands-on applications, alongside specialist options tailored to your interests and an independent project that showcases your capabilities.
BSc (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
78%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
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BSc (Hons) Music Production is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at De Montfort University. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Engineering and technology graduates from this provider, 78% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 60% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Engineering, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.6
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Exceptional91
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Strong78
Limited evidence Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 78% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional90
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- Introduction to Studio Recording and ProductionCore
Module details
Digital audio recording and production including an introduction to the practice and theory of digital audio recording, mixing and mastering, and digital audio sequencing which covers the study and development of ability in the handling of sequencing and MIDI control along with an introduction to basic audio signal processing.
Assessment: Practical: 74 hours, Consolidation: 40 hours, Reading: 44 hours, Self-Directed Study: 122 hours, Assessment: 20 hours
- Ideas in Music and TechnologyCore
Module details
A seminar and lecture series introducing you to a diverse range of issues and perspectives related to recent and current cultures in music and the sonic arts. The focus will be on central historical and philosophical threads of the last century to contextualise contemporary sound- and music-making.
Assessment: Lecture: 48 hours, Workshop: 24 hours, Listening: 56 hours, Self-directed study: 144 hours, Assessment: 28 hours
- Sound Analysis and SynthesisCore
Module details
An understanding of how sound works is essential in developing an appreciation of, and an ability to work with, sound as a medium. This module first familiarises you with the physical/acoustical foundations of musical sounds. You will study sounds through both waveform and spectral representations and understand how temporal and spectral acoustical features relate to the primary perceptual parameters such as musical pitch, dynamics, and timbre.
Assessment: Lecture: 24 hours, Workshop: 12 hours, Practical: 36 hours, Reading: 40 hours, Reflection: 70 hours Self-directed study: 94 hours, Assessment: 24 hours
- Industry PracticeCore
Module details
Covers the music industry, and how to make a career in the music industry. Topics include: The evolution of the music industry including current and likely future trends, copyright, licensing, royalties, and media rights, and artist multifaceted income streams, consumer music delivery processes/systems, past, present, and future including streaming. Live music promotion festivals and events. It also covers professional working techniques, equipment, and achieving professional standards in the st
Assessment: Lecture: 28 hours, Studio Work: 42 hours, Independent Studio Practice: 48 hours, Reading: 40 hours, Independent Research: 60 hours, Reflection: 60 hours, Assessment: 22 hours
Year 2 4 modules
- Creative and Professional Work: Presentation and PromotionCore
Module details
An open module designed for you to undertake a short intense project to allow the development of specialist creative, technical, professional and/or research-led skills, while simultaneously developing professional practice. Special thematic sub-projects, supported by lectures, workshops, and personal tutorials, are offered each year, from which you may choose one or more across the duration of the module. Indicative examples of sub-projects include: Improvisation Ensemble Sensors and interfaces
Assessment: Workshop: 44 hours, Tutorial: 12 hours, Reading: 40 hours, Reflection: 60 hours, Self-directed study: 104 hours, Assessment: 40 hours
- Sound for Film, Games and MediaCore
Module details
Covers the technical and aesthetic considerations of the creation original musical compositions and sound designs in a variety of audio-visual contexts. Content includes application of existing skills and the development of new skills in relation to designing sound and context-specific compositional strategies in a range of "real-world" scenarios, focusing primarily on sound and moving image.
Assessment: Workshop: 21 hours, Tutorial: 28 hours, Self-directed study: 230 hours, Assessment: 20 hours
- Studio Recording and ProductionCore
Module details
Learn more advanced studio recording and production, including detailed knowledge of the nature and physics of acoustic and electronic instruments, microphones, and recording spaces such as studios. Covering a variety of structured recording, mixing, and production strategies and work practices to enhance efficiency and quality of work, as well as advanced techniques of applying effects and other processing in mixing.
Assessment: Practical: 74 hours, Consolidation: 40 hours, Reading: 44 hours, Self-Directed Study: 122 hours, Assessment: 20 hours
- Live Sound & Location RecordingCore
Module details
This module offers students advanced techniques in production practice in a range of common sound-mixing and recording scenarios outside the controlled studio setting. Teaching focuses on planning and management of live sound production sessions, and adapting audio equipment to given occasions (e.g., music, talk, film set), devising suitable capture, routing, and mixing approaches, and considering monitoring, avoidance of signal feedback, wireless transmission, and/or the use of specialist micro
Year 3 3 modules
- Studio Technologies & PracticesCore
Module details
Effective and innovative use of studio systems requires an understanding of the underlying technology. This module looks at a range of studio technologies, developing a comprehensive awareness and understanding of the studio context through investigation of its anatomy, such as for example the underlying digital and analogue technology and the acoustic environment.
- Advanced Production Skills and MasteringCore
Module details
This module develops your technical and contextual knowledge within the framework of professional practice, testing the full breadth of skills needed to be successful in this area. You will experience the audio recording and production process through taught sessions using multichannel studios. You will develop a portfolio of targeted practical projects that will demonstrate confidence with live recording practice, while also developing project management skills, including working in small teams
Assessment: Lecture/Large Group: 24 hours, Studio: 48 hours, Workshop: 6 hours, Reading: 40 hours, Self-directed study: 142 hours, Assessment: 40 hours
- Music Industry ManagementCore
Module details
The overall aim of this module is to increase a general understanding of the UK music industry and develop personal confidence in it as a possible source
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course develops the technical and creative foundation needed for work in audio engineering and music production. You'll typically begin with core modules in engineering mathematics, mechanics and materials, and design fundamentals including CAD and workshop practice. Year 2 moves into discipline-specific topics such as thermodynamics and circuits, alongside engineering analysis and computing for simulation and data handling. You'll also undertake a group design project evaluated against real industry standards. In Year 3, you'll choose from specialisations such as mechanical, electrical and electronic, civil and structural, robotics and mechatronics, or energy and sustainability, alongside professional engineering practice covering safety, ethics and project management. The course culminates in an individual project, a substantial supervised design or research undertaking that forms the degree's centrepiece.
Who it's for
You're suited to this course if you're drawn to the creative and technical sides of media production equally. You think visually and understand how sound, image, and storytelling intersect. You're comfortable learning industry-standard tools and workflows, and you want to move beyond theory into making things that work in real projects. Studio time, collaborative work, and problem-solving under deadline appeal to you. This degree rewards both artistic ambition and technical precision.
Careers & job market
Across Engineering disciplines nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those in work, 80% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National earnings for graduates in this field sit at £29,000–£35,000 starting out, rising to £33,150–£46,800 after five years. Your actual earnings will depend on role, location, employer, and your individual experience. De Montfort awards this degree as a nationally recognised qualification from a recognised UK degree-awarding body.
University & format
De Montfort University is a public university based in Leicester. This BSc (Hons) Music Production course is delivered full-time over 3 years, taught in English. The award is nationally recognised as a UK degree-awarding body. The university received a Bronze rating for teaching quality in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Published entryBCC typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Contextual offersPublished by this provider
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
PlacementPublished placement option
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of BCC. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent80% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 80 - 95 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check De Montfort University's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 80% |
| another higher-education qualification | 10% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accessible entry
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesCCDA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeW374quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code W374). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask De Montfort University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at De Montfort University →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Funding matched to this course
All De Montfort University funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
undergraduate students with household income £50,000 or less
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Careers & earnings
What Engineering graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £28,000 | £25,000 – £35,000 | 25 |
| 3 years after | £21,000 | £17,000 – £27,500 | 255 |
| 5 years after | £27,000 | £22,000 – £33,500 | 265 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
78%
in work or further study 15 months on
60%
in highly skilled work or study
90%
continue past their first year
85%
find their work meaningful
70%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in engineering · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Engineering nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£28,000
£29,000 – £35,000After 3 years LEO
£21,000
£26,775 – £37,800After 5 years LEO
£27,000
£33,150 – £46,800national rangethis course’s medianaxis £19,000 – £49,000
National figures for Engineering graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
78 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
58% working14% working and studying5% in further study60% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Engineering courses at the same study level.
This course £27,000Peer median £38,500Middle 50% £35,500–£42,500
1st percentile
Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
The University of EssexBEng (Hons) Robotic Engineering (Including Placement Year)£27,000The University of EssexBEng (Hons) Robotic Engineering (Including Year Abroad)£27,000The University of EssexBEng (Hons) Robotic Engineering£27,000The University of EssexBSc (Hons) Biotechnology (Including Placement Year)£27,000
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 45% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 120; response rate: 65%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Engineering graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Engineering courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes80%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled88%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Engineering graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Engineering & manufacturing firms
- Automotive & aerospace
- Energy & utilities
- Defence & consultancies
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Engineering graduates.
Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control)BAM UK & IrelandEngineering Operations Project ManagerFdo Consulting LimitedEngineering ManagerVerto PeopleEngineering ManagerRobert WaltersEngineering ManagerPremier Technical RecruitmentEngineering ManagerRedline Group LtdLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Where graduates go
78% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £28,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.6 out of 10: NSS 91.1% · in work or study 78% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
De Montfort University
All students23,155
International31.8%
Aged 25+27.3%
Engineering and technology across the UK
Students176,530
Aged 25+23%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around De Montfort University
4,747 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 1557Public Order 619Anti Social Behaviour 570Shoplifting 499Criminal Damage Arson 362
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Engineering right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to De Montfort University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by De Montfort University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check De Montfort University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with De Montfort University and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 80 - 95 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by De Montfort University. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Engineering and technology graduates from this provider, 78% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 60% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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