Commercial Songwriting & Production - London

Nottingham Trent University
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year Music

About this course

This degree is delivered at our London Campus in Whitechapel.

This industry-driven practical postgraduate degree equips you with the creative and technical skills to thrive in today’s music industry.

Delivered in partnership with Tileyard, the world’s largest professional music community, the course balances traditional creative songwriting and production practice with a critical evaluation of specialised tools, techniques and case studies unique to the current music and entertainment industries.

Through this course, you’ll explore the societal and cultural contexts of music, conduct research into current practices, and create commercially viable music at the forefront of the industry.

You’ll be paired with an industry mentor, matched to your project and/or specialism. They’ll work with you throughout your studies, acting as an external source of advice, support, contacts, and possibly employment opportunities

With NTU’s state-of-the-art facilities and professional mentoring, you’ll develop a career-ready portfolio that showcases your talent and versatility.

This course is also available for online distance learning.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MA

Location: London

Distance learning

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MA

Location: Nottingham

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
3415 Musicians
5243 TV, video and audio servicers and repairers

Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
London
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Music