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Music Performance and Production - Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

Southampton, Solent University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Solent’s music performance and production programme offers a broad range of creative and technical learning in music and production carefully balanced with the acquisition of academic skills involving research and critical thinking. Students will gain experience both specific to the music industry and relevant to other careers.The course features extensive study of the music industry including copyright, contract law and career pathways. Students are also expected to develop transferable skills in research, IT, presentation, teamwork, creative thinking, communication and project management.Student learning is aided by access to our industry standard facilities. These include nine recording studios (networked with Protools Ultimate, Ableton and Logic Pro), a range of mixing workstations, and a Production Lab with 24 Apple workstations. You’ll also have access to large rehearsal rooms fully equipped with backline and PAs.The curriculum is delivered by an experienced and dedicated course team, many of whom are active industry experts with professional experience in performance, studio and live sound, electronic sound design and the business and culture of music production. Staff frequently engage with on-going research in music composition, performance and production. The team’s industry links also enable a handpicked selection of students to record at the world renowned Abbey Road Studios. Students also have the opportunity to take part in the annual Anthems event, performing to their peers and members of the public.If you’re looking to study our BA (Hons) Music Production degree but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, the music foundation year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress. Find out more about the music foundation year. Who is this course for?This course is suitable for both schooled and self-taught musicians and producers who are passionate about developing their creative, technical and academic skills.What does this course lead to?Graduates from this course have gone on to work in diverse areas such as professional performance, songwriting, artist development, live sound, online mixing, sound engineering, teaching and technical support.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 18,355per year

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UCAS Points : 48

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University information

Southampton, Solent University

Southampton, Solent University

  • University League Table

    115th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, E Park Terrace, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 OYN, United Kingdom

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Solent's courses engage with business and industry so that students can develop professional practice, knowledge, and skills to set them up for a future career.
Throughout your studies, you will have access to a range of cutting-edge, award-winning facilities, featuring the latest equipment favoured by industry.
Solent has highly experienced academics from a range of backgrounds, bringing professional expertise and experience into their teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    77th out of 80 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    109 50%

    67th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    48.0 48%

    66th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    25th

    22

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