Bachelor of Arts – Audio Production and Songwriting
Key Information
Subject Area
Music and Performing Arts
Full Time
Location
Crosskeys Campus
Start Date
16 September 2025
Entry Requirements
You would usually need at least one of the following:
- 48 UCAS points - UCAS tariff calculator https://www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator
- Access to HE where you have achieved a Pass Diploma with 45 Passes
Plus: GCSE passes in three subjects at Grade C or above to include Maths and English Language (or equivalent).
Please note that if you do not meet the grade criteria, then age and experience may be able to be taken into consideration.
In a nutshell
The B.A. Audio Production and Songwriting qualification is aimed at students who want to focus on audio production and songwriting.
You’ll learn about all aspects of the music industry from composition and song writing to studio production and film composition and sound.
This course is for you if...
... You have a passion for popular music
... You want a practical course to give you experience
... You want a blend of practical skills and a theoretical understanding
What will I be doing?
You’ll be taught by experienced professionals, undertake real projects and take part in workshops with visiting artists.
You will develop transferable skills and knowledge to help learners progress in a music field of their choice.
You will become a graduate that will enhance the music scene in Wales, contributing with a variety of different disciplines.
You will study the following modules:
Studio Production : Technical Proficiency in the studio.
Songwriting : To develop songwriting skills and techniques.
Film Composition & Sound : To develop skills in Composing / Foley for Film.
The Music Collaborator : To develop collaborative and networking skills.
You will be using our state of the art recording studios which include the Audient HE8024 desk, full selection of Neumann microphones including dummy head binaural recording.
Our post production suite includes a Foley room with full sound to picture capabilities, high end DAW facilities and an extensive selection of analogue electronic music instruments.
Our studios are also equipped with the Steven Slate Raven MTI2 touch screen mixing console.
Our selection of amp heads and cabs include Soldano 100w slo, Vox AC30 and Marshall JCM 900.
What is expected of me?
To enter this course, you’ll need GCSEs in three subjects at Grade C or above, to include Maths and English Language (or equivalent), plus at least one of the following:
- A relevant BTEC Level 3 profile of Merit/Merit
- DD Grades at A Level
- DE Grades at A Level plus C in Welsh Baccalaureate
- Access to HE where you’ve achieved a Pass Diploma with 45 Passes
Applicants may be asked to attend an interview, take part in a workshop session, or present a portfolio of work as part of the selection process.
Full commitment to attendance is required, as well as respect for others, enthusiasm for the subject, self-motivation, creative ability and a desire to succeed.
What comes next?
Progression Route:
Msc Music Engineering and Production in USW
MA Songwriting and Production in USW
Studio Engineering
BBC (Various roles)
Post-Production
Freelance Songwriter
Freelance Sound engineer
Composing for Film
Library Music
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