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Master of Songwriting and Production

University of South Wales

  • Cardiff, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Bachelor of Music in Songwriting and Production is a full-time, On-campus bachelor programme at Musicians Institute in Hollywood.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Explain the principal concepts and methods of Songwriting and Production. Apply knowledge involving twelve-quarter. Interpret relevant information
  • Work on discipline-specific assignments
  • And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

  • Performer
  • Accompanist
  • Arranger
  • Band member
  • Songwriter
  • Music director
  • Transcriber
  • Copyist
  • Music supervisor
  • Writing for other artists
  • TV
  • Film and commercial placement

Curriculum

  • Twelve-quarter
  • 180-credit degree. Writing
  • Performing and recording original music: lyric writing
  • Melody creation
  • Recording techniques
  • Production
  • Mixing and mastering a professional demo with industry software such as Logic
  • Pro Tools and Ableton Live
  • Ending in a Senior Project Portfolio.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • An Honours degree at class 2:2 or above in music or other related arts subjects. Additional requirements include: Applications are also welcomed from those with other equivalent qualifications
  • or those with significant prior practical/professional experience. International applicants: equivalent qualifications accepted
  • see USW country pages
  • Grade/entry criteria: UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent for the sample course (MSc Data Science
  • snapshot 2025-09-16)
  • India page: 60% (3-year degree) / 55% (4-5-year degree) or CGPA 6.0/5.8 of 10
  • varies by course.

Accepted academic background

Relevant bachelor degree (2:2 honours or international equivalent); relevant industry experience may be considered; some courses set own subject requirements

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 72
  • PTE Academic 59

How to apply

  1. Review the programme entry requirements and application deadline. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload degree certificates
  2. academic transcripts
  3. English-language evidence where required. Submit any programme-specific references
  4. portfolio
  5. or research documents when applicable. Respond to any document requests or interview invitation. Accept the offer and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,900 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusCardiff Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Business and Creative Industries
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteUSW international scholarships GBP 1,500-2,500 (undergraduate) or GBP 2,000-2,500 (postgraduate) per fees page; Chancellor's International Development Scholarship GBP 2,500 for eligible countries

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.