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BA (Hons) Music Production

LMA

UCAS Code: W355 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

LMA

UCAS Code: W355 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

C,C,C

If you are taking 3 A levels you are required to achieve 96 UCAS tariff points from the 3 subjects you are taking

A Pass in an Access to HE Diploma in a subject relevant to the course you wish to study at LMA

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MM

You are required to achieve a minimum of grades Merit, Merit in a BTEC National Diploma, Level 3

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMM

Scottish Higher

C,C,C,C,D

Achieve a minimum of 96 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCD) is required.

UCAS Tariff

96

You may also need to…

Perform an audition

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About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2026

The BA (Hons) Music Production course at LMA is your gateway to mastering the art of creating, recording, and producing music in a range of genres and styles. Taught by industry professionals, this hands-on course provides you with the technical skills, creativity, and industry insights needed to succeed in the fast-evolving world of music production.

**Why Choose This Course?**

- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access professional recording studios, the latest software, and cutting-edge equipment to develop your skills in a real-world setting.

- Taught by Industry Experts: Learn from seasoned professionals with extensive experience in music production, sound engineering, and the wider music industry.

- Creative and Technical Mastery: Develop expertise in music production techniques, from audio engineering and sound design to mixing and mastering.

- Collaborative Learning: Work alongside musicians, vocalists, and producers on exciting projects, and gain experience working in a team just like in the industry.

- Career-Focused: Get real-world experience through industry placements, live briefs, and networking opportunities with leading music professionals.

**Career Prospects:**
his course equips you for a variety of roles in the music and entertainment industries. Graduates can pursue careers as music producers, sound engineers, audio technicians, mixing and mastering engineers, or work as a sound producer across variety of media environments from films to games.

**Why LMA?**
LMA is renowned for its creative community, collaborative spirit, and industry connections. With campuses in Liverpool and London LMA offers an immersive learning experience where you will be surrounded by a broad range of students who are passionate about all aspects of the creative industries At LMA, you’ll be empowered to bring your creative ideas to life and develop the skills to thrive in the music industry.

**Start Your Journey:**
If you're passionate about music production and want to turn your creativity into a successful career, The LMA team give you the creative freedom you desire, to explore, discover yourself and give you the confidence to be the absolute best version of YOU.

Assessment methods

You will experience a wide range of assessment methods at LMA which focus around your practical development as a well rounded Music Producer These include practical demonstrations of a range of technical skills and techniques, both individually and as part of production team. Practical exercises and briefs are included which assess your creative ability to produce a diverse range of music and sound products,

Assessed journals and reflective planning exercises are also used which enable you to reflect and analyse your skills and identify ways they can develop.

In addition, in the modules where you investigate the music performance industry and your role within it, you will again experience a variety of assessment methods such as poster presentations, comparative reviews of different productions , and investigative essays and reports.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,275
per year
England
£9,275
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,275
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,275
per year
Scotland
£9,275
per year
Wales
£9,275
per year

The Uni

Course locations:

LMA - Liverpool

LMA - London

Department:

Music

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