Course Overview

Liverpool is a vibrant city, tapping into the momentum and energy of a diverse creative scene. It stems from a long history as an international port city known for its music. Our course adopts an innovative approach to music production that considers equipment a means to artistic ends, an aspect of modern musicianship that is essential for any self-sufficient practitioner.

Music Production allows you to explore the creative, technical, and theoretical aspects of one of the most rapidly changing creative landscapes. The course will expose you to elements of the music business and industry and its many historical and theoretical concepts. It allows you to develop lasting, transferable skill sets that empower you to create a resilient and sustainable approach to your future practice. To achieve these aims, our programme features:

- A creative outlook towards music production that explores equipment to achieve artistic ends.

- A forward-looking programme that values new practices in music production without excluding traditional topics.

- An integrated approach to music production that covers the fundamentals of the topic without leaving gaps in knowledge.

- A team with interests in diverse aspects of music production that are pursued professionally beyond the university setting.

Our students have had the opportunity to gain professional experience with a variety of professional organisations, including Liverpool Sound City, Immix Ensemble, Parr Street Studios, Sentric Music, Ditto Music, The Vocal Booth studio, Melodic Distraction (radio station), and The Beatles Experience, among others.

We continually establish connections with the broader industry, and our programme hosts music industry professionals who provide real-world knowledge through their guest lectures. Join our dynamic creative community of music production to facilitate the next steps in your creative and professional journey.

General Eligibility

A-Levels BBC

UCAS Tariff Points 112 UCAS Tariff points must come from at least two A Levels (or equivalent). Additional points can be made up from a range of alternative qualifications.

BTEC DMM

Access to HE 112 Tariff Points

IB 28

Irish Leaving Certificate 112 Tariff Points from Higher Level qualifications only

Welsh Baccalaureate This qualification can only be accepted with other relevant qualifications.

T-Levels 120 Tariff Points / Merit

Subject Requirements The ability to read and write music is essential, and applicants should be of at least ABRSM Grade 5 theory standard or the equivalent in terms of skills and knowledge.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS

  6.0 overall (with reading and writing at 6.0) and no individual score lower than 5.5.