Dreaming of making your mark in the music industry? Whether you aspire to be a producer, artist, studio engineer or composer, our BA (Hons) Commercial Music Production degree offers everything you need.

Throughout this course, you’ll dive deep into the core elements of studio production, learning to use professional equipment effectively while leading creative sessions with bands and artists. Music producers are invaluable within the music industry, whether that is through supporting artists and musicians to achieve their artistic potential or producing and releasing music independently.

Over three years, our expert tutors will guide you through both studio and digital music production, giving you hands-on experience with state-of-the-art recording studios, editing suites, and industry-standard software like NI Komplete, Pro Tools, and Logic Pro. You’ll master recording, mixing, mastering, composition, and sound design, and have the freedom to explore new genres and techniques.

With regular access to cutting-edge facilities, you’ll build your skills across various production areas, including immersive and experimental sound design. Along the way, you’ll also gain the business and entrepreneurial skills essential for navigating the modern music industry. This course encourages you to push your boundaries, develop your own style, and bring commercially-ready music to life.

Learning Environment

At University Studies at West Suffolk College, we pride ourselves on smaller class sizes and a higher-than-average ratio of lecturers to students. This creates a calm setting where you can focus on your learning and thrive under our mentorship, and an environment where everyone encourages and uplifts one another.

By studying with US, you will have regular access to our brand-new recording studios and edit suites where you will become familiar with industry-standard hardware in a modern studio set up, plus detailed exploration of software and digital audio workstations such as NI Komplete, Pro Tools and Logic Pro. Watch the video below to discover BA (Hons) Commercial Music Production at USWSC:

Career Prospects

With US, you’ll graduate ready for a career in the music industry. Example careers can include:

• Producer

• Composer

• Songwriter

• Music therapist

• Orchestrator

• Audio editor

• Artist

• Recording engineer

Key Information

Applications

Applications are open now for September 2025 entry via UCAS. If you require any assistance, please visit us at an Open Day or contact universitystudiesadmissions@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

Usual Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff: 96 points
UAL Extended Diploma: MERIT
A Level: CCC
Pearson BTEC: MMM
Access to HE: Completion

Please note, 120 credits must be achieved in order to progress to year two of your degree and a further 120 (totalling 240) credits must be achieved to progress to year three.

Applicants who do not meet the published entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis based upon prior learning and relevant experience. See more information and exclusions here*

Typical Module Diet

Assessment Methods

A variety of assessment methods are used which include reports, evaluations, literature reviews, logbooks, exams, presentations, and journals.

Due to the nature of the course, there is a strong focus on developing technical skills, and as such most modules have a significant practical element. This ranges from studio productions, compositions and mix portfolios through to songwriting portfolios, sound design projects and sonic arts project. Throughout the course you will be given the opportunity to explore your own sound and develop this through specialist projects of your choosing.

Modules are assessed by the module leader and internally verified by another member of staff.

Period of Study

Full-time: 3 Years

The University Studies at WSC Admissions Policy contains information on our English Language requirements. Terms and Conditions can be found here.

Fees

£8,500 per year full-time. Click for information on securing student finance.

Details of any incidental costs related on this course can be found on the course factsheet.

Campus

Study will be delivered at the West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus (Out Risbygate).

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