Course summary
Our BA (Hons) Music Production degree puts you at the heart of the studio, giving you the creative freedom and technical expertise to shape the music you want to make. Whether you’re an aspiring music producer, mix engineer, songwriter or sound designer, this course will equip you with the skills to produce music at a professional level. You’ll develop expertise in studio recording, mixing, mastering, and post-production and refine your production techniques, workflows and arrangement skills using industry-standard tools and Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). You’ll work in small group sessions and practical workshops, gaining the confidence in MIDI programming, audio editing, and sound manipulation and arrangements to run your own sessions and collaborate on creative projects. As you progress through the course, you’ll deepen your critical listening skills, explore the history and context of music production, and take part in collaborative and interdisciplinary projects with other creatives. In your final year, you’ll deliver a final portfolio project – this could be an album, soundtrack, or commercial release – aligned with your career goals. Taught by experienced producers and industry professionals, the course balances technical mastery with creative exploration, preparing you for a wide range of careers across production, recording, mixing, media, performance, and beyond.
Assessment method
The course is assessed in a variety of ways to reflect the diversity of creative and professional practice. Assessment methods include musical portfolios, recordings, technical tests, in class assessments, presentations and written work.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The Joint Audio Media Education Services
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W301
- Institution code:
- L30
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Please visit the international page on our website for further information: http://bit.ly/UCAS-international-apply
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Additional entry requirements: Applicants should also have achieved a minimum of three GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above. UCAS tariff points from music graded exams are also accepted (highest achieved per instrument (grade 6 and above), awarded by ABRSM, London College of Music, Trinity College, Rock School). All applicants will be required to either attend an audition or submit a portfolio of work. Please see https://www.leedsconservatoire.ac.uk/audition for up to date details of our audition process. English Language requirements: All applicants must meet the minimum English Language requirement, as set by the conservatoire. For UK applicants this is GCSE English Language at grade C/4. Equivalent qualifications, such as Functional Skills English Level 2 or National 5 English grade C, will also be accepted. For applicants that require a Student Visa to study in the UK, the standard requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.5.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
EU | £20900* | Year 1 |
International | £20900* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Leeds Conservatoire
3 Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7PD