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Overview
Learn how to make ground-breaking sounds and maximise your potential in our digital studios.
You’ll be taught by a dynamic team of tutors who are highly skilled musicians, including recognised industry music producers, creative technologists, songwriters, composers and performers. With their expert guidance, you'll develop techniques that can be applied to a range of settings, from the stage to clubs, art galleries, games consoles and mobile phones.
You’ll be able to compose and produce music using the specialist facilities of our creative arts building which includes recording studios, mixing suites and Apple Mac labs as well as rooms equipped for rehearsals and dedicated music venues.
Within the course you’ll develop your use of Apple’s Logic and Ableton Live, along with a range of other industry standard music software packages, in the production of music to a professional standard.
You'll be encouraged to collaborate with students from other disciplines, such as Games Design and Popular Music, and have opportunities to perform or exhibit your music through live performances, installations and websites.
We know employers are looking for dynamic, open-minded graduates who can adapt, innovate, and collaborate. So we have designed a new way of teaching and learning to ensure that you are work-ready for when you graduate.
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UCAS Tariff Points
Accepted qualifications
We accept a wide range of general qualifications that attract UCAS Tariff points either on their own or in combination with others. Below are some common examples.
| Qualification | Grades |
|---|---|
| A Levels | BBC |
| BTEC | DMM |
| Access | 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 Points |
The grades in this table provide an indication of what is required to study this course. If you have qualifications that are not present in the table or want to tell us more about you specific situation then please contact our friendly Course Enquiry Team.
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If you do not meet these entry requirements, a foundation year is a great way of beginning your university journey. We recommend you speak to our Course Enquiries team who will advise on a route to study that fits you.
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Module information
We know employers are looking for dynamic, open-minded graduates who can adapt, innovate, and collaborate. So we have designed a new way of teaching and learning to ensure that you are work-ready for when you graduate. Alongside the modules below you will choose from our new curriculum that will help you achieve student success, engage with contemporary topics and work with industry or the community.
As well as the core modules, you will also have the opportunity to study a number of option modules. The availability of specific option modules may vary from year to year. This will be subject to a minimum number of students choosing the module and staff availability. It means we cannot guarantee the availability of a particular option module. However, we will ensure you have a choice of option modules.
Core/optional modules
How you’ll learn
Each academic year is divided into two semesters, which are separated by a two-week assessment period in January. In each level you will be taking a combination of 30-credit and 15-credit modules. Level 4 will include three 5-credit modules.
The teaching delivery on each module will vary depending on the module content. Through the year you would usually be taught in lectures, practical workshops, seminars and individual tutorials.
The contact hours will depend on the optional modules selected. Typically, a 30 credit module with 15-20 students has around 6 contact hours per week, but there are variations in the case of some modules, particularly where a module might be delivered predominantly by individual tutorials or in smaller groups for instance.
You will also be supported in your learning through regular access to your tutors and through one-to-one tutorials. In addition, you will meet periodically with your personal academic tutor. All modules are supported by a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) webpage, providing information about the modules and a variety of learning and support materials.
You will have access to IT and library facilities throughout your course.
When not attending lectures, seminars, workshops or other timetabled sessions you will continue learning through self-study. Typically, this involves working on production projects, reading, developing your digital music tech skills and preparing for coursework assignments, workshops or seminars.
Your module tutor will direct you towards specific activities to complete before class.
For the Independent Project in year three, you will undertake independent research. You will work under the supervision of a member of the course team and will meet with your supervisor regularly.
Your contact hours will depend on the optional modules selected. Typically, a 30 credit module involves 6 contact hours per week, but there are variations in some modules, particularly where a module might be delivered predominantly by individual tutorials or in smaller groups for instance.
Your overall workload typically consists of around 10 - 12 contact hours per week plus additional hours of independent study, practice and rehearsals for instance. There will be variation to this depending on the modules taken and the year of study.
The staff team consists of highly qualified academics and practitioners who have a range of expertise and experience. The staff teaching on the Music Production course currently include a Professor, Principal Lecturer, Senior Lecturers and Associate Lecturers. All of the staff are practitioners and are active as performers, producers or composers, and researchers, for instance. You should note that members of the teaching team might change.
Our Music Production degree will develop your skills in studio and computer-based sound production, electronic composition, music technology and audio software development. You’ll study industry standard techniques and explore your creative ideas in our digital studios.Dr Panos GhikasSenior Lecturer in Music
How you’ll be assessed
You will be assessed by a range of methods including practical work (such as recordings, sound design and composition work), written work (such as commentaries and essays) and presentations.
Feedback
You will receive feedback on all your assessments and we aim to provide you with your feedback within 15 working days of hand-in.
Your future career
The Music Production course aims to prepare you as a creative practitioner in music technology and studio production or composition (as a songwriter, or media and film composer). Graduates from our courses have gone on to work as freelance producers, songwriters, performers, media composers, sound artists, live sound and studio engineers, DJ’s, software and audio content developers, music industry entrepreneurs and web designers. Some graduates have decided to train to teach in schools or further education while others have elected to continue their education by progressing on to Masters’ Degree qualifications.
I've really enjoyed studying at CCCU. All the lecturers on my course were really knowledgeable and had music industry experience that they were always happy to share. The facilities were great and the course has taught me valuable skills in music production, as well as things like live sound engineering and songwriting.LiamBA Graduate and Master's student
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Fees
The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for this course are:
| UK | Overseas | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | £9,535 | £15,500 |
Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated. The fees represented here are for study with Canterbury Christ Church University. If you are looking to study at a partner institution, please visit their website for fees information.
Please read the 2025/26 Tuition Fee Statement for further information regarding tuition fees and year on year fee increases.
Home (UK) Fees
The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 our undergraduate home tuition fees are expected to be £9,535.
Overseas/International Fees
Undergraduate / PGCE tuition fees for international students are not set by the UK Government.
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