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Bachelor of Music and Audio Production

Coventry University

Coventry, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A three-year degree in studio production, sound design and audio engineering.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain and apply fundamental concepts in Music and Audio Production. Analyze discipline-specific problems using suitable methods and tools. Communicate findings and demonstrate skills relevant to arts and design.

Career outcomes

Music producer
sound engineer
composer
audio post-production technician
radio and television sound

Curriculum

Three-year
360-credit degree (four with a placement year). Year 1: Live Music
Music Business
Music on the Move
Songwriting and Studio Production. Year 2: Producing Sound and Music for Games
The Game Audio Lab
Sound Design
Producing Mixing and Mastering. Year 3: eXtended Realities in Sound
Audio Coding AI and Interactive Music
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Complete Producer.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical UK-qualification entry (international equivalents by country at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/): UCAS points 120
A level BBB
GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2
Or other equivalent Level 2 awards
BTEC DDM
T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject
IB Diploma 31 points
Access to HE The Access to HE Diploma. Plus GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 / C or above

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion at A level standard or international equivalent (country-specific requirements at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/), e.g. 112 UCAS points / BBC for business courses, 120 / BBB for BSc Computer Science (128 / ABB for MSci), GCSE maths and English grade 4/C or equivalent; some courses add interview or portfolio; recognised foundation programme for some countries

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 overall
Institutional test no component lower than 5.5 (typical
IELTS Academic 6

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
Portfolio of relevant work
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Music and Audio Production admission requirements at Coventry University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Prepare and upload a relevant portfolio. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£20,800 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Coventry
Faculty or school	The Arts and Society
Department	Department of Arts and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Course page says Coventry offers international scholarships; see https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply-for-a-scholarship/

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
27 Jan 2027
74 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
25 May 2027
192 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.