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Southampton, Solent University
Music Production - Foundation Year
Southampton, England, United Kingdom · UCAS MPR3
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 Years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
2026-09-21
UCAS code
MPR3
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Course Overview
**Music Production
- Foundation Year** at Southampton, Solent University in Southampton, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Music technology graduates work as audio engineers, music producers, sound designers and post-production specialists for recording studios, broadcast, gaming and live events. The convergence of music and technology creates growing demand across the creative industries.
Student life (indicative)
Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
8,515
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
15.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
65.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Music Production - Foundation Year
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Music Production - Foundation Year topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Music Production - Foundation Year
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements listed.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
8,515
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
15%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
- Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
- The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
What Students Love
- Beach lifestyle
- Active pub & club scene
- Thriving student social scene
- Major sports culture
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
65%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Music technology graduates work as audio engineers, music producers, sound designers and post-production specialists for recording studios, broadcast, gaming and live events. The convergence of music and technology creates growing demand across the creative industries.
- Music technology graduates work as audio engineers, music producers, sound designers and post-production specialists for recording studios, broadcast, gaming and live events.
- The convergence of music and technology creates growing demand across the creative industries.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Business
- Healthcare
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,490/month budget (housing $870, food $315, transport $95) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,490/month budget (housing $870, food $315, transport $95) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.