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Spirit Studios in profile
Spirit Studios is a university. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
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Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for Spirit Studios, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Continuation
Students continuing after their first year
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About Spirit Studios
Spirit Studios is a university.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It is based in Spirit Studios, 65-69, Downing Street, Manchester, M1 7JE.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about Spirit Studios at a glance.
Manchester
Location
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Programmes listed
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Institution type
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Degree-awarding body
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Applying from school or college
With A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, a BTEC, T-level, IB or another accepted Level 3 route, you apply to Spirit Studios through UCAS, up to five choices in one application, by the late-January equal-consideration deadline. Offers are usually conditional on your predicted grades, confirmed on results day.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or don't have traditional qualifications, Spirit Studios considers an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and contextual factors. Many courses also offer a part-time route, and a foundation year can bridge the gap where entry requirements aren't yet met.
Applying from outside the UK
International applicants apply to Spirit Studios through UCAS too, with an English-language qualification (typically IELTS) and international fee status. An International Foundation Year is a common entry route if your qualifications aren't a direct match.
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Programmes at Spirit Studios
7 programmes at Spirit Studios. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Music Production and Performance | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Live Sound Engineering & Music Production | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Music Business and Event Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Popular Music, Songwriting and Performance | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Music Production | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Sound Engineering | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Music Production (with Foundation Year) | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
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Complete programme list for Spirit Studios; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (7 programmes, 2026).
Campus & locations
Spirit Studios is a campus-based university in Manchester.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
Manchester
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Is Spirit Studios right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- like the idea of student life in Manchester
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about Spirit Studios, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
Spirit Studios awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
Home tuition is regulated, with the cap set by the UK nation. If you normally live in England, eligible tuition and maintenance loans can cover costs up front; repayment starts only above the income threshold.
A clear, structured route
Fixed term structure, defined assessment rules and academic support give orientation from day one.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in Manchester with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read Spirit Studios’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
Spirit Studios awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
Home tuition at Spirit Studios is regulated, and the cap depends on the UK nation the provider sits in. The main routes:
Tuition Fee Loan
Eligibility and the maximum depend on ordinary residence, course and provider nation; paid directly to the university when awarded.
Maintenance Loan
Helps with living costs; the amount depends on household income and where you study.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Starts the April after graduation, only above the income threshold, and is written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Frequently asked questions about Spirit Studios
Is Spirit Studios officially recognised?
Yes. Spirit Studios is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised.
What can I study at Spirit Studios?
7 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to Spirit Studios?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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