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BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production

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September 2027

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£17,250 – International

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This electronic music production degree takes people with an existing passion for electronic music and, through a systematic programme of artist development, equips them with the skills and confidence to achieve their creative goals.

Each artist on the course will be exposed to the huge range of opportunities that exist in the music industry, to exploit the commercial potential of their talents.

The University of West London provides a unique approach to the field of electronic music education by allowing space for individual talent to flourish.

The course is carefully structured to recognise and nurture your unique artistic identity, allowing you to develop and grow over three distinct years of study as a composer, performer and freelance producer.

During the course, you will be able to work with a wide range of musicians and artists in one of the largest audio complexes in Europe.

The Townshend Studio

Our BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production course students have hands-on access to The Townshend Studio, a world-leading creative space packed with some of the rarest, most sought-after electronic instruments anywhere. From iconic vintage synthesisers to cutting-edge MIDI controllers, modern software workflows, and experimental sound tools, it’s a studio built to spark ideas and take productions to a professional level. Through our Artist in Residence programme, you will work alongside established electronic artists, join masterclasses, and see real creative practice up close. You will also have regular opportunities to perform live, test new material, and build confidence as an artist.

Level-6 Top-up Option

If you already have a relevant Level 5 qualification (such as a Higher National Diploma, NVQ Level 5 etc) then you can top this up to a full honours degree with our Level 6 Top-up course. This course consists of a full year of studies covering the same modules as Year 3 of the regular degree.

If you enrol on a top-up degree in September or October 2026, you will receive the Top-up Bursary, worth £2,000. The bursary is made up of:

£1,500 fee waiver

£500 paid on successful completion of your course.

There is no deadline, and all eligible students are automatically considered.

Why study this course?

1st modern** London university for Music - Complete University Guide 2027

2nd London university for overall student satisfaction - National Student Survey 2026*

Top 20 in the UK for teaching quality - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027

Ranked top 50 in the UK and 2nd modern** London university - The Guardian University Guide 2027

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We support flexible study by offering some of our courses part-time or via distance learning. To give you real world experience before you graduate, we also offer some courses with a placement or internship. All available options are listed here. Your choices may affect some details of your course, such as the duration and cost per year. Please re-check the details on this page if you change your selection.

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Duration: 3 years

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Duration: 5 - 7 years

Duration: 1 year

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Duration: 4 years

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What you'll study

This electronic music course is a three-year journey of personal artistic development and musical creativity in which you will learn to harness and master hardware and software instruments to develop and perfect your productions.

Through theory and practical studies, you will come to consider electronic music as not a single genre but as a way of making music that can be applied to a multitude of styles.

Year 1: establish fundamental theories and skills, culminating with the release of your first track

Year 2: take a deeper look into the history and genres of electronic music, exposing you to new compositional techniques, and the chance to deliver your first live performance

Year 3: apply your skills to new, career-focused disciplines, and complete your studies with an ambitious and exciting project of your own design.

Our location, close to the vibrant music scene in London, provides unique opportunities for placements, work experience and networking. And don’t forget, we have many sister courses in music performance, meaning you have access to hundreds of musicians and vocalists on campus to use in your productions.

Expert tuition

Led by experienced tutors who are actively practising in the music business, you will learn about new findings at the cutting-edge of music technology research. Teaching and assessment methods are diverse, inspiring and career-relevant, ensuring that you graduate with a range of transferable skills as creatively, technologically and commercially literate electronic musicians ready to face the multi-disciplinary challenges of this endlessly exciting industry.

Please note, we regularly review our course content to offer relevant, impactful and career-shaping learning. Therefore, the following modules are indicative and subject to change.

Compulsory modules

Audio Principles

This is a broad module introducing a variety of topics vital to the field of music technology. It also serves as a base for the more practical and technically orientated modules in the music technology degree courses at LCM/UWL. It is a key module designed to equip students with a grounding in the core knowledge and techniques germane to the disciplinary nature of the music technology courses.

The module aims to provide the student with a solid grounding in the theory, techniques and terminology associated with contemporary acoustic and digital recording practice, as well as ensuring a fundamental grasp of the basic physics of sound and sound propagation.

Synthesis and Sampling

The bedrock of electronic music is synthesis and sampling. These two technologies, more than any other, have shaped the field of modern electronic music making. In this module you will get to grips with the fundamental principles of both and get comfortable with the wide variety of tools and techniques available to the modern electronic musician. You will then learn to exploit your new skills by programming your own unique sounds and using them in your music.

EDM Practice

Of course production is important but let’s not forget, it’s all about the music right? Your releases will only be as good as the musical ideas you can communicate. We cannot side-step the issue of musical composition and theory, it’s an essential skill for producers and performers and this is the module where you’ll develop your understanding in this area, learning how to apply this knowledge in the context of beat-making and the digital audio workstation.

Popular Music Analysis

If you understand how other people’s music works, it will help you develop your own creative vision. Different music genres all have their own particular sonic signature and this module is where you learn how to identify and talk about the elements which have defined recorded music, from past to present allowing you to absorb the techniques and mix aesthetics to build them into your tracks.

Studio Recording

This module will help you develop the required skills needed to operate studio recording technology to a high standard. The module will further the listening skills covered in Recording Theory and will increase your sensitivity to different recording and musical contexts. It covers a comprehensive overview of contemporary studio technology and the recording process.

The module will also extend ear-training techniques and examine each component of studio technology in detail. In addition, it will address how the techniques of recording are coupled to the technology, providing each student with a backbone of knowledge designed to help the recording demands of the second year.

Planning a Release

Throughout your first year you will have been recording music and producing tracks in a variety of styles and genres. In this module we think about what happens to the music next. How do you connect your music with an audience and what strategies and distribution techniques can you use to generate revenue. We hope this module will provide an exciting end to the year, culminating in a planned release of your music.

Electronic Music Production

Entering your second year means you can expect to go up a gear in the sophistication and complexity of the work we’ll be asking you to do. We want you to have a forensic knowledge of past and current trends in EDM and to articulate where this field may go in the future. This module provides a balance of research and practice, so we’ll expect to hear the results of your analysis flowing out of your tracks.

New Modular Music

No one involved in electronic music can have missed the massive rise in popularity of modular synthesis and the hugely important role modular systems play in modern electronic music, across all fields and genres. We are lucky enough to have a number of modular systems at UWL, which you will be exposed to, learning how they work individually and then having the buzz of bringing them all together playing with other musicians in a modular ensemble.

Artist Development

You have set yourself up to enter a hugely competitive creative industry and so, how you present yourself, and your work, to the world is extremely important. The social media landscape changes at an incredible rate but in this module we will prepare you to adapt your message and your personal brand, using the latest tools and technologies to promote your individual artist identity to the world.

Research Methods

Academia is all about searching for something new and we use research to do it. Working in the creative arts is very similar, working to find that new sound or production technique, which will set us apart from other artists. In this module these two endeavours are brought together and we will show you how to use the power of research to fuel your creativity.

Hip Hop Production

Hip Hop Production is a combined lecture and workshop-based module, designed to introduce you to the creation of Hip Hop music.

It follows the historical development of technology and production techniques in the genre, from the initial use of Turntablism through Digital Sampling, Interpolation, and Synthesis. It also provides a solid grounding of these techniques within the larger aesthetic and cultural context of the African-American musical traditions that are vital to its practice.

The module consists of short weekly lectures on the history or use of specific styles and techniques of Hip Hop DJs and producers. But the heart of the module is the weekly creative group work and workshops where you will learn, hands-on and in collaboration with your classmates, how to produce your own tracks.

Live Electronic Performance

Your first year ended with the release of your music and the high point of your second year will be a public performance of your music. This will involve the planning and execution of a public facing event from the ground up. We will explore the many ways you can bring your music to the stage. You will have to raise your game, not just creatively but also in terms of planning and management.

Sonic Art

Although you will have made a lot of diverse music during your journey at UWL, much of what you will have created will have been related to popular culture in one form or another. In this module we give you a very different perspective, using sound as a tool to make art. There are a huge number of creative contexts and opportunities to generate revenue outside of the purely commercial sector and this module will explore this field and the artists who earn their living from it.

Audio-Visual Design

In this module, we want to build on your experience of planning and performing an event in the second year. This time, however, we want you to raise your game and make a work that is truly multi-media in nature, something that looks as good as it sounds. This could involve interactive visualisations, lighting controllers, or generative animations. But whatever you choose, it will hopefully deliver a memorable experience for your audience.

Emerging Technologies

This module examines cutting-edge technologies and emerging trends in music technology and creative arts in general. It will allow students to gain knowledge of the latest technologies that are disrupting the industry at all levels. From composition, production, dissemination/consumption to performance, technology is redefining the way art is created and consumed.

Electronic Music for Film and Games

During your time at UWL you will have picked up a huge range of technical and creative skills, many of which can be used to earn money outside of the music industry. This module will show you ways in which your talents can be exploited in the film and games industry, exploring their different workflows and responding to their distinctive briefs. This will provide you the opportunities to spread your sonic-signature sound across more media outlets, giving your brand even more strings to its bow.

Major Project

In the final year of your degree course you will undertake a major project. This module is your chance to create your dream project with a high degree of independence.

You will be allocated a supervisor and then given the freedom to create a piece of work, which you feel really represents you as a music technology student.

You will be guided and supported, but this is your vision and your chance to show the world your achievements.

What our students say

2nd London university for student satisfaction - National Student Survey 26*

I'm glad I have found a place that teaches not just a field of my interest but also assists me to broaden my vision and skills necessary for this competitive industry. The courses are designed with current awareness and state-of-the-art facilities, also the staff and lecturers are very supportive and understanding. I could not be happier with my chosen course and university.

Angela Kibson

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Kyle Lin - Live Electronic Performance

Second Year BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production student Kyle Lin performs his work as part of his Live Electronic Performance project at London College of Music.

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Jack Mercer

Jack Mercer, BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production, Major Project ’How can I better understand the music production techniques and approaches of Alix Perez through my own practice’, has led to the creation of “Sustenance”.

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Entry requirements

Requirements:

International

112-128 UCAS points required

from level 3 qualifications

These can include:

A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above

BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit

Access to HE Diploma

T Levels

You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents.

Candidates without a level 3 Music Technology qualification are required to provide a portfolio.

Looking for BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production with Foundation Year?

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Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.

Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.

Level 5 (year 2) entry

To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area.

Level 6 (year 3) entry

To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area.

6.0 IELTS or above

You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Visit our English language requirements page for information on other English language tests we accept.

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents.

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements.

Find out more about our English Language courses.

Fees & funding

Funding:

per year†

Please note:

Fees for the 2027/28 academic year and onwards may be subject to Government regulation and change.

Tuition fees are charged for each year of your course. If your course runs over 2 academic years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year, except if otherwise stated.

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Funding your studies

Focusrite Prize for BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production first-year students

If you’re a full-time student starting the first year of this course in September 2025, you are eligible for the Focusrite prize. This prize is awarded to the best performing first-year student at the end of the year, as nominated by UWL. The prize allows the nominated student to choose any Focusrite, Novation, ADAM Audio, Sequential or Oberheim products up to the value of £2,000 (inc. VAT at list prices at the time of award). There will also be an opportunity for the winner to visit Focusrite HQ for a day during the summer of 2026. Subject to availability, Focusrite will also offer an opportunity to accommodate the prize winner in work experience or a placement.

Additional fees info

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees or a maintenance loan. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependents and disabled students.

We offer generous bursaries and scholarships to make sure your aspirations are your only limit. Additional scholarships specifically for music students may also be on offer. Additionally, if you enrol on a top-up degree in September or October 2026, you will receive a Top-up Bursary, worth £2,000. There is no deadline, and all eligible students are automatically considered.

View full details, including conditions and eligibility.

International students - funding your studies

We offer scholarships for international students including International Ambassador Scholarships.

Further information about funding and financial support for international students is available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs.

Financial support for international students

Music facilities

Explore the excellent facilities on offer to our students within the London College of Music, from performance spaces to the brand new Townshend Studio.

The Townshend Studio is a creative space for learning, collaboration, experimentation and play. It is home to a collection of instruments used by Pete Townshend, co-founder of The Who and Ealing School of Art (now UWL) alumnus, who described his time at the School as “a revelation”.

The collection comprises 12 principal synthesisers, plus many other instruments which have been used by Pete throughout his career.

Electronic Music Production facilities

On this course, you will have access to:

one of the largest audio complexes in Europe

seven professionally equipped studios

numerous project studios

two 24-hour Mac labs fully loaded with the latest industry software

a dedicated Electronic Music Lab containing a wide selection of vintage and modern electronic instruments and equipment.

London Noise Records

London Noise Records is a student-run record label distributed via Sony. Music Management students host A&R discussions, conduct feedback sessions, and pitch new ventures for their artists in executive meetings. Students sign record deals, negotiate contracts and apply copyright law in real world scenarios, conducting photo shoots, creating content and producing marketing assets for their artists.

Music technology facilities

Explore one of the largest studio complexes in Europe and learn more about our fantastic range of music technology facilities at the London College of Music.

Your future career

Once you complete your Electronic Music Production course, you could go on to work in a range of job roles, including music producer, DJ/remixer and sound artist.

Past graduates have gone on to work with the likes of Lady Gaga, Maroon Five, Peter Gabriel, U2 and Trevor Horn. You may also want to explore a related area of study. Please see our list of postgraduate courses.

Career-focused modules

Taught by lecturers with industry experience

One-to-one, life-long careers support

On campus, specialist careers fairs

Alumni networking events

Industry connections

Build your portfolio

Support with CV and interview skills

Job roles

music artist/performer

music producer

DJ/remixer

audio-visual artist

mix engineer

studio recording engineer

sound artist

sound designer - film and TV

sound designer - games

sound designer - industrial

electronic music educator and researcher.

Greg Smith Course Leader

Greg Smith is a lecturer in music technology in the London College of Music.

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Dr Rotem Haguel

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We may invite you to an interview at the university and ask you to submit a portfolio of work. Find out more about music technology portfolios and the interview process and the interview process.

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We may invite you to an interview at the university and ask you to submit a portfolio of work. Find out more about music technology portfolios and the interview process.

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on the UCAS website – you will need our institution code (W05) and the UCAS course code (at the top of this page)

directly on our website – follow the ‘apply now’ link below

Want to ask us a question first? Our dedicated international students’ team would love to hear from you.

Contact the team: international@uwl.ac.uk

We may ask you to submit a portfolio of work and invite you to an interview at the university - or online, if you aren't able to travel here. Find out more about music technology portfolios and the interview process.

More information about international student applications

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The University of West London does not offer Student visa sponsorship for part-time courses.

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