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BMUS (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering

LCLondon College of Contemporary Music (LCCM) · London

The BMus (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering course focuses on the creation, development and delivery of commercial audio. As audio creators we are reliant on technologies which afford us many creative careers. T…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep, Jan, Jun
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from lccm.ac.uk, updated 2 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The BMus (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering course focuses on the creation, development and delivery of commercial audio. As audio creators we are reliant on technologies which afford us many creative careers. The course encourages you to explore these technologies and their contextual practice, understanding their history and relevance to future associated industries. Areas of study include basic to advanced recording, mixing, mastering techniques in both analogue and digital landscapes and spatial audio experiences for emerging technologies. Modules are designed to integrate skills, knowledge and understanding of commercial music industries and their future development.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

96 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience Successful interview. All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an interview. The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Practical Theory
Instrumental Studio
Studio & Production 1
Music Programming 1
Mix Concepts
Audio Technology: Then, now and next
Studio & Production 2
Music Programming 2

Year 2

Music Programming 3-Sound Design
Audio Mastering
Spatial Audio
Live Sound
Contemporary Electronica

Year 3

Creative Production
Composing for Media
Working in the Music Industry
Professional Portfolio

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
2 July 2026
Source
lccm.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM) website available at lccm.ac.uk on 2 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM); we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

What students say about London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM)

Reviews from students across London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM)'s programmes.

4.5

4.5 out of 5

Based on 3 reviews

Teaching Quality
4.7
Campus Life
4.3
Career Support
4.7
Value for Money
4.3

  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
    Teaching Quality
    5/5
    Campus Life
    5/5
    Career Support
    4/5
    Value for Money
    5/5

    Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science

  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
    Teaching Quality
    5/5
    Campus Life
    5/5
    Career Support
    4/5
    Value for Money
    5/5

    Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science

  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
    Teaching Quality
    5/5
    Campus Life
    5/5
    Career Support
    4/5
    Value for Money
    5/5

    Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science

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