Music and Music Production BA (Hons) (with Foundation Year)

MUSIC

*This course is only available as a combined honours for September 2025 entry

**Single honours course is open for 2026 entry only

Liverpool Hope University is in a famous music city, making it a great place to earn a music degree. Liverpool has a vibrant music scene. It includes popular, classical, jazz, folk, electronic, and experimental music. Our university is a great place for both creative work and academic study.

Our BA Music course lets students dive into many musical areas. They can perform, compose, and produce music. They also engage critically with various genres. These include popular, classical, jazz, electronic, and world music traditions.

Why choose our Music course?

- An inclusive approach to all genres, helping students explore their interests and new styles

- A broad curriculum that builds skills in performance, composition, and academic study

- Opportunities to perform and compose in university ensembles and student-led groups

- Expert staff who are active in professional music beyond the university

The School of Creative and Performing Arts is in the Capstone building on our Creative Campus. It is one of the few All-Steinway Music Schools in the UK. It has a Steinway Model D in the Capstone Theatre. There are soundproof rehearsal and recording rooms. Plus, it offers a wide range of instruments and technology for every genre.

Our music programme also supports multi-instrumentalists with one-on-one tuition and performance chances. Students get hands-on experience with groups like Liverpool Sound City, Immix Ensemble, Liverpool Hope Metropolitan Orchestra, Ditto Music, and The Vocal Booth studio. Guest lectures by industry pros give students a peek into the music world. They help prepare students for successful careers.

Join Liverpool Hope University’s vibrant music community. Take the next step in your creative and professional journey with our music degree.

MUSIC PRODUCTION

*This course is only available as a combined honours for September 2025 entry

**Single honours course is open for 2026 entry only

Our Music Production course lets you dive into the creative, technical, and theoretical sides of a rapidly evolving field. Liverpool Hope University is an exciting spot for studying music production. It's in the vibrant music city of Liverpool, and it connects closely with the city's lively music scene.

This music production course equips you to handle today's musical landscape. You'll discover audio recording, editing, mixing, and live sound. You'll also explore technology in performances and modern music creation. You’ll also explore essential music skills, production cultures, and the music industry. The single honours programme lets you dive deep into topics like audio for multimedia, algorithms, interactivity, and artist development. Throughout your studies, you'll build transferable skills and adopt a sustainable creative approach.

Our course includes:

1. A progressive approach that merges traditional topics with new practices

2. Integrated teaching that covers the basics thoroughly

3. A professional team active in various music production fields

4. A creative viewpoint that sees technology as a tool for artistic expression

You’ll gain hands-on experience in both traditional studios and modern, adaptable spaces. Students have collaborated with professional organizations like Liverpool Sound City and Ditto Music. The Liverpool Hope X Carhartt lecture series features guest speakers from the industry, including XL Records and the innovative digital audio workstation “Bronze.”

Join our lively community in music production and advance your creative and professional journey.