Music Production and Musical Theatre BA

MUSIC PRODUCTION

Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music, and studying Music Production at Liverpool Hope puts you right in the middle of its creative energy. The course blends songwriting, studio production, audio engineering and music technologies with hands‑on learning in professional-grade facilities used across the music industry. You’ll explore DAW production, audio for media, live sound, experimental music production and turntablism, supported by one‑to‑one tuition and teaching from practising industry professionals.  

You'll work in specialist recording studios featuring professional preamps, a hands-on SSL Nucleus control surface for DAW-based workflow, a flexible network of interconnected editing suites, control rooms and live rooms, and a full microphone suite, gaining real experience in recording, editing, mixing and producing across genres. The course also connects you with Liverpool’s vibrant music scene through collaborations, guest masterclasses and creative projects. 

Throughout your degree, you’ll build a strong creative identity, develop technical confidence, and learn how music production shapes today’s digital culture. With Liverpool’s global reputation for music and Hope’s specialist Creative Campus, this degree prepares you for the fast‑moving world of modern music creation.  

MUSICAL THEATRE

*Single Honours Musical Theatre is Subject to Approval for 2027

Develop your skills as a confident, versatile performer on Liverpool Hope University's BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree. Based in the heart of Liverpool's thriving theatre and creative scene, this Musical Theatre course combines professional training in singing, acting and dance with creative practice, professional development and the academic study of musical theatre.

You'll learn from experienced industry professionals through practical workshops, one-to-one vocal tuition, ensemble performances, productions and creative projects. From your first year, you'll apply your training in authentic performance settings while exploring acting through song, vocal technique, choreography, musical theatre history and the creative processes that bring ideas from rehearsal room to stage.

Alongside developing your performance skills across all three disciplines, you'll collaborate with other artists, devise original work and build your own artistic identity. You'll gain valuable professional skills in audition technique, portfolio development, rehearsal processes and career planning, helping you graduate ready for today's industry.

In a supportive and collaborative environment, you'll build real-world experience before showcasing your skills in a full-scale musical production with a professional Musical Director and live band. Whether your goal is performing, creating, producing, teaching or postgraduate study, this course will help you find your place in the industry you love.