Sound and music are at the core of the creative industries. If you’re looking for a career in a dynamic and diverse sector with a wealth of opportunities – both in the UK and internationally – this course is ideal for you.
Whether you’re inspired by live events, post-production, or composing for TV and film, our award-winning team of lecturers and technicians will help you develop your skills and expertise to the highest standard.
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You’ll gain practical skills essential for working on sound and music projects across a wide range of industries. The course covers everything from composition and sound design for film, television, and games, to immersive and spatial sound for music production and VR/XR environments. You’ll also explore live sound engineering and event technology, studio and location recording, and electronic music production – all with a strong focus on innovation in music technology.
Graduates work across the sound and audio industry, engaging with cutting-edge technologies and employment-focused roles. With a 100% graduate success rate, they have secured positions as sound engineers at major UK festivals, delivered sound design and music production for corporate clients, taken on roles as theatre and sound technicians in West End and touring productions, and have careers as post-production mixers and composers for TV and film.
You’ll learn through a combination of practical sessions, lectures, group work, and professional experiences, with all assessment based on coursework. Teaching takes place in industry-standard recording studios, production labs, interactive platforms, and with access to specialist software and hardware.
Facilities include:
You’ll also have access to rehearsal spaces, fabrication labs, radio and podcast studios, and a host of audio facilities across the university.
Throughout the course, you’ll gain hands-on experience using these facilities, build expertise in live sound engineering for venues ranging from small spaces to festival stages and live streaming, and collaborate with students from other creative disciplines. These could include songwriters, performers, filmmakers, animators, and games designers to produce music and sound for a wide variety of audio and screen media projects.
96 – 120 UCAS tariff points, CCC – BBB at A levels, MMM – DDM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level.
Entry to this course is by interview. Check out our Interview Guide to learn what to expect and help you prepare.
English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants, although some entry requirements may still apply for Professionally Accredited Courses. We accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas and make offers on an individual basis.
Please read the entry requirements for your country – and contact our admissions team if you have questions.
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (the contents and structure of the course are reviewed occasionally, but it is unlikely that there will be significant change).
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| Start date | Location | UCAS code |
Fee (UK) Fee per year |
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| Sep 2025 | Park, Cheltenham | W371 | £9,535 | £17,425 |
| Sep 2026 | Park, Cheltenham | W371 | TBC | TBC |
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International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. |
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At UoG we create a climate for bravery and growth. We instil confidence in all our students, so you can graduate career-ready and meet your ambitions.
95% of our graduates are in work or further study*, but if you’re not in a job 6 months after graduating we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support, followed by the offer of a paid internship to kickstart your career – plus we’ll commit to lifetime career coaching. Eligibility conditions apply.
*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers
Discover our promisesSound and Music Production graduates are skilled and adaptable professionals, ready to make an impact across a wide range of creative industries.
Our alumni build careers as music and sound designers, producers, managers, and technical specialists in areas such as music studios, post-production houses, music venues, theatre, event production companies, game development studios, community music initiatives, and music equipment businesses.
With a curriculum designed in collaboration with industry leaders, you’ll gain practical knowledge and real-world experience to excel in your chosen audio career. Turn your passion for sound and music into a dynamic and rewarding profession with our innovative program.
Our teaching team all continue to work regularly in the industry, composing for film, releasing critically-acclaimed music, alongside developing sound and music research that’s recognised throughout the international academic community.
Studio 1 can run all the tools in a Producer’s toolkit – Logic, Pro Tools & Ableton and is equipped with an SSL XL analogue desk and Unity stereo monitors. Studio 2 was designed and installed by ‘Studio People’ who’ve built studios for the BBC, EMI, Hospital Records, Heart FM and Games Workshop to name a few. It’s equipped with an Avid S6 desk and runs Pro Tools Ultimate for stereo and 5.1 mixing.
Our dubbing theatre is equipped with a Dolby ATMOS 7.1.4 system running Pro Tools and LOGIC for industry-standard immersive audio mixing for film, television or animation. It’s also fast becoming the additional format for music mixing as spatial audio reaches wider markets.
The Sound Lab offers a unique 22.2 Immersive sound array featuring the latest spatial sound software. Experiment with sound to light and visual mediums and developing the potential of immersive audio experiences.
Explore and collaborate with creatives from across the spectrum. We offer the perfect environment to practice your craft and prepare you to graduate career-ready.
Explore the evolving world of spatial audio with facilities including a 22.2 sound array, a 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos suite, a mobile 12.1 system, and an expansive range of microphones and software designed to support this cutting-edge medium.
You’ll benefit from access to our established Spatial Audio Conference, which attracts participants from across the UK and around the globe. Staff are actively engaged in research, with funded projects investigating the innovative applications of immersive audio.
“From networking and learning about the music and sound industry, to releasing my own projects and developing audiences. The best thing about this course is that it puts you on a path that has individuality, whilst also receiving help from our lecturers who have had so much experience in the industry.”
Jack Van Delden-Wilce, Music Producer & Sound and Music Production student
Tim as a musician and producer has released albums, EP’s and remixes on major labels, received a BAFTA award for interactive sound work and toured internationally as a DJ. His huge range of experience will help you to build a broad range of skills covering every aspect of contemporary music media production.
Tim Land, Academic Course Leader in Sound and Music Production
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