About the course

The HNC in Music Production is a one-year course designed to provide you with a range of industry-focused skills, knowledge and contextual understanding around music technology, creation, and production. This would naturally lead on to completing a HND ‘second year’, where you can focus on advanced production and professional skills modules.

This course covers the equipment and techniques used in modern music production, with specific areas of focus on studio recording, creative synthesis, DAW production, digital audio technology, and applied sound principles.

The course will also cover the professional skills and practice required for the modern music industry, such as creative project management, reflective practice and lifelong learning, health, safety and wellbeing, and sustainability. You will also explore the music industry workforce and structure, learning about the range of job roles that you might undertake or work with during your creative career.

With these core-skills under your belt you will be in an excellent position to continue onto your specialism on the HND, or to start building your career in the music industry.

Start Date/s

14/09/2026

Entry Requirements

All applications are subject to an audition and interview before admission to the course. UCAS Points: 104 (equivalent to DMM in BTEC or BCC in A Level) or previous experience of 5 years of training in music. Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree-level studies are welcome to audition for the course.

Modules

• DAW production and idea generation
• Digital audio technology
• Creative synthesis
• Recording studio
• Applied sound principles
• The Music industry
• Reflective practice

Assessment

You will be mainly assessed through practical and written coursework projects, with the only exception being musical performances which are the closest thing to an ‘exam’ that you will encounter. Most modules are internally assessed, which means that we set the briefs and assess your work. However, the Marketing and Promotion project is set and assessed externally by Pearson.

Careers & Progression

You will most likely progress onto the HND, choosing either a performance or production specialist pathway. Otherwise, this could lead on to a range of careers in the music industry, such as studio recording (recording, mixing , & mastering engineers, studio assistant), Media (Composer/ producer, audio editing, sound design, sound mixer), and as music producer releasing their own original music.

Additional Details

Information About Fees

Full time Fees (1 Year) - £7250