Songwriting & Music Production

BIMM University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Materials science and engineeringDigital media, production, and technologyMusicEngineering and technology

A-Level Entry

CC

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

About the course

If you are a songwriter that also wants to understand the creative and technical aspects of music production, then the BA (Hons) Songwriting & Music Production degree is right for you.

Here at BIMM, we know that today’s music industry highly values and requires multi-skilled music professionals. This can be seen in the line between songwriter and producer often blurring. For example, many songwriters act as producers, while many producers write or co-write songs. With the BA (Hons) Songwriting and Music Production degree, you’ll graduate with the essential skills to produce music in a recording studio and develop your songwriting technique for multiple genres.

You’ll focus on practical studio engineering and software skills, songwriting technique, writing in numerous styles and genres, application of acoustic theory, and approaches to answering professional briefs. As well as these subject-specific Songwriting and Music Production Core modules, you’ll also develop the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively within the broader context of the music industry.

As your ambitions and career goals develop, so can your course. We offer optional modules so that you can focus your studies on your desired career direction. You’ll be able to specialise in modules that facilitate a career in a wide range of industries. These include the recording industry, the live music industry, the film and TV industry, the audio post-production industry and the education industry.

We also offer a varied learning experience to prepare you for the real industry. You’ll have a combination of predominantly practical classes, workshops and seminars, all led by experienced industry practitioners who are still active in the industry today.

And, because we know that everyone is different, you’ll have regular one-to-one tutorials to help tailor your education to your own needs. Our Student Services and Careers Team are also on hand to help you define and reach your personal and professional goals.

So, what are you waiting for? Combine your passion for songwriting and music production today for a fulfilling music industry career in the future.

The BIMM University Graduate We make sure that when you graduate, your attributes and skills mirror the employment and creative needs of the music industry – both today and in the future.

We aim to equip graduates with the following qualities, so they have a long lasting career.

  • Employable and Entrepreneurial

  • Creative, Collaborative and Connected

  • Resilient and adaptable

  • Globally Aware

  • Professional

  • Intellectually Curious

  • Self-aware
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CC
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 5 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Manchester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Bristol

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Brighton and Hove

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Birmingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2129 Engineering professionals
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3116 Planning, process and production technicians
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Materials science and engineering, Digital media, production, and technology, Music, Engineering and technology